How To Remove Silicone Sealant
Re-designing your bathroom can be an exciting prospect, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty, there are a few pet-peeves that can make the process less than enjoyable. One common problem with fitting a new bathroom is silicone sealant ending up in places it shouldn’t be. Whilst it is essential, there is no denying it is a real pain having to remove silicone sealant from tiles!
Fear not, for are here to help you through this tricky process, with our step-by-step guide to removing silicone sealant. Your surfaces will be free of any unwanted bond in no time!
Things you will need
Warm Water & Washing Up Liquid
Step 1
Prepare the area for sealant removal
Firstly, before you apply your handy WD-40® Multi-Use Product, you’ll need to start with preparing the area you will be working on.
As you’ll be using tools and lubricant to remove the silicone sealant, make sure you remove any items from the area that you don’t want to make dirty or potentially break during the process.
Step 2
Dry the area where there is excess sealant
Now you have cleared the area, before you start removing the silicone sealant, make sure your work space and the silicone is dry.
Preparation like this will make the process easier and safer. If the area is wet, pat it down with a Cleaning Cloth or let it air dry. Once the area is dry, you’re good to go.
Step 3
Removing the silicone sealant
Spray WD-40® Multi-Use Product using the Smart Straw function onto a corner of the silicone sealant you want to remove.
Let the product sit on the excess sealant for a few minutes.
Next, it’s time to take advantage of the Silicone Sealant Removal Tool. With its stainless steel blade, the three edges allow the removal of silicone with a push, pull and scrape motion. We advise you use a pair of Protective Gloves to protect your hands.
Step 4
Clean the sealant residue
Now that you have removed the silicone from the seal or crevice, make sure you dispose of the scraps properly. Clean up any material left behind using a Cleaning Cloth and some water.
In addition, you’ll need to make sure you have cleaned up the WD-40® Multi-Use Product. WD-40® is very good at removing silicone sealant, but make sure you completely remove it from the surface before applying any new silicone sealant, as they can react.
Job Done!
So, now you know how to successfully and safely remove silicone residue. You can thank us later.
An essential product for every household, the WD-40® Multi-Use Product sits alongside a fantastic range of specialist products for those more extreme jobs. If you found this handy guide useful and would like to find out how else WD-40® can help you, why not check out How To Remove Slime from Clothes, Carpet And Furniture.
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
Related How Tos
Related Products
Contact Us
© 2025 WD-40 Company.
All Rights Reserved