As far as I'm aware I don't have issues with sensitives to mould but for years there has been bad mildew in the bath sealant in my flat - not just a few spots, it's very black. I'm sick of looking at it and want to fix it. I'm wondering if there are any issues I should be aware of, either healthwise or in terms of an effective solution to getting rid of the mildew.
I've read several DIY threads on this topic on various forums and many say that you can't clean the mildew off the sealant because it has grown through it (I've tried a specialist mildew remover and it had no effect at all). Some say you have to strip the sealant off and resign yourself to renewing it every year or so. Some say you can lay plastic strips on top of it but others say the mildew is still growing underneath.
I don't have the energy to fix the problem myself so would get a plumber in.
Any views on what's both an effective solution and a healthy one?
I've read several DIY threads on this topic on various forums and many say that you can't clean the mildew off the sealant because it has grown through it (I've tried a specialist mildew remover and it had no effect at all). Some say you have to strip the sealant off and resign yourself to renewing it every year or so. Some say you can lay plastic strips on top of it but others say the mildew is still growing underneath.
I don't have the energy to fix the problem myself so would get a plumber in.
Any views on what's both an effective solution and a healthy one?