Re-Caulking around Tub/Shower in a standard Bath (COST)

[Janne Zaccagnino]

Hello Y'all, 

I have a rent house that a tenant just left and the caulking around the edge of the tub is TERRIBLY filthy... moldy/mildew yucky! 

It needs to be cut out, then ??? _____________ (washed, bleached, etc?)________ and then recalled. 

Can anyone tell me a FAIR price that one would pay per tub to have this done? 

I know I can do it, but I'm a terrible caulker!!!  So, if I have a handyman do it, I'd just like to know how much to plan on spending ($50 per tub, $100 per visit? etc. 

Thanks in advance, Janne

[Sylvia B.]

Sure @Marcia Maynard!

I tried this recently and it works very well! Run a bead of silicone, then mist it lightly with rubbing alcohol before smoothing with your finger. The silicone will not stick to your finger or to anything the alcohol is on. This makes a very neat, tidy line of caulk just where you want it. You do have to be sure that the entire crack is filled with no gaps before misting the alcohol on.

Many spray tops will fit on the bottle the alcohol comes in, or you can pour it in an empty spray bottle. I like to use it for cleaning glass & mirrors, so I always have some hanging around.

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