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Removing Hardened Bathtub Caulking

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Date: 10/01/2008 Topics: Home Improvement > Bathroom | Readers Request > Bathroom  
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How do I remove old caulk from a bathtub? I have a tool but the caulk is so hard I can't remove it.

Wanda from Dayton, OH
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By Couchgrouch (5) Contact
If you're a "Penny-pincher" as I am, use a hammer & chisel to remove the hard stuff. Just be careful not to use a lot of muscle when hammering- tap the chisel.

This should remove most of the caulk. Finish by using a putty knife or scraper. Be sure to thoroughly clean the area with alcohol. This removes the 'oily' residue and helps the caulk adhere.

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By antiquelilgirl (Guest Post)
Have you tried using your hair dryer to soften it? Good Luck!

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By Tammy (Guest Post)
Caulk-B-Gone. You can purchase it at Home Depot for under $5 a tube. It is in the same section as the caulk. Squeeze it on the old caulk and let it sit for a short time and it will soften the old hard stuff and make it easy to remove.

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