Expert: Sijka - 5/22/2008

Question
Hi I have some ugly looking caulking was white and now is the color of mold.  Is there any way to get rid of this or do I have to re caulk it?   Also I have a lime build up on the metal of the shower doors.  Do you know an easy way to get rid of this?   Thanks for your time.  Denise

Answer
Denise,
 If, when you scrub the area of the yucky grout with a stiff brush and nothing happens and it's still yucky-that means the "yuck" is IN the grout and that the grout was not sealed properly when installed, or resealed.  I have the very same problem and I am using my Dremel rotary tool with the "grout removal" tool and will get out all the old grout and re-grout and seal the grout.
 I have seen "coloring sticks" that are supposed to work on moldy grout but I've not tried them-I doubt if they are very lasting!

 Not a fun job but a satisfying one!

Sijka