I just had a new toilet installed, but the handyman went a little overboard with caulk, sealing every possible spot around the toilet base. After my first shower, the caulking turned my bathroom floor into a literal swamp! I need help cleaning this mess up. Any tips on how to effectively tackle the muck? How long can I expect to be scraping away? Also, has anyone found a premade cleaning solution that actually works?
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Get yourself a good scraping tool like a razor scraper, some gloves, and maybe even knee pads if you're working on the floor for a while. Isopropyl alcohol and paper towels can help too. If the caulking is really tough, an oscillating tool with a scraper blade makes it quicker. Expect to spend several hours if it’s stubborn. Once you’re done, switch to a quality bathroom caulk like Mono Silicone. Oh, and maybe ask your landlord if you can negotiate some discount for the materials and work!
Wait, you shower with your toilet? Sounds like there's more going on in that bathroom than just caulking issues! But seriously, if it’s a mess, maybe snap a pic and send it to your landlord; they might want to see what's going on.
You’ve gotta let the caulking dry first. As for that swamp situation, maybe the handyman used the wrong caulk or your bathroom's just too humid! To clean up, grab a scraper tool, some rags, and put in some elbow grease. It'll take a bit, but it’s doable.