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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

Whether for protecting bathroom tiles or for plastering windows, silicone sealant is a commonly used material. Although versatile and can be used on many different surfaces, silicone sealants are not a permanent durable material. Once the silicone seal begins to loosen, crack, or flake off, you'll have to shave it clean with a multi-function knife or razor blade.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Remove silicone glue from bathroom tiles

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   Clean the bathroom or tub. Clean up all personal belongings and other accessories in the tub and put it in another place. Clean the tiled area with bathroom tile cleaner.
   • Find a cleaning product that can remove soap residue without leaving stains.
   • You can also use mild detergent and hot water to wash your tiles.

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   Select the first glue thread to remove. Use a multi-purpose knife or razor to make a cut on one side of the glue line. Hold the knife close to the wall at the base of the silicone thread and slide it along the length of the thread.
   • Slit slowly and carefully not to cut against the wall.
   • Do not cut the entire line of the silicone sealant. Your aim is just to flatten the edge of the thread line. You should only make a shallow cut with the tip of the knife.
   • Repeat the above step on the other side of the silicone thread. Slide the tip of the knife along the length of the seam close to where the silicone touches the tile, but this time too, remember not to slit against the wall.

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   Holding the peeling end of the silicone sealant, peel it off and face away from the tile. This way, the silicone covering the seams will come off with the visible glue. If you encounter resistance, use a cool plastering knife to push it forward.

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   Remove the remaining glue in the slot. Use a multi-function knife or a cool spatula to carefully pry off the remaining silicone. Place the knife at an angle to the tile and work slowly to avoid scratching or damaging the tile.
   • Repeat the above steps for other threads you want to remove. Remember to act slowly and carefully.

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   Scrub the tiles to clean the remaining traces. Slope the acetone on the cleaning pad to damp and wipe the surface of the bathroom tile. It may take a little work to remove stubborn marks.
   • If you don't have acetone, you can use rubbing alcohol or white gasoline.
   • Use a mixture of 1/3 cup bleach mixed with 4 liters of water to kill mold. Wait for the solution to dry completely before applying new glue.
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Method 2 of 3: Remove the glue from the glass

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   Use the razor to start scraping the silicone on the glass surface. Place the razor blade where the glue comes in contact with the glass. Press the razor and start scraping.
   • Be careful when using a razor to avoid scratching the glass and cutting your hands.

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   Use a heat gun to heat it up if the silicone doesn't come off easily. Keep the heat gun high and towards the treated area. After a few seconds, use a shaving tool to check that the silicone is soft enough to continue shaving. Shave until most of the silicone has been removed.
   • If you don't have a heat gun you can use a hairdryer set on its highest temperature.

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   Remove any remaining glue with a sponge and rubbing alcohol. Dip the sponge in rubbing alcohol or white gasoline and gently wipe the glass.
   • If there are still large pieces of glue left, blow the hot air again and continue scraping.
   • Dip a rag in rubbing alcohol to remove any streaks on the glass after all the glue has been removed.
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Method 3 of 3: Removing glue from wood

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   Peel off the loose glue pieces with your hands. If you remove the silicone sealant because it is old, chances are that pieces of the adhesive have come off the wood. You can easily peel off any loose glue with your hand.

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   Blow hot air to warm the remaining glue. This will soften the glue and make it easier to remove. Do not use too much heat to damage the finish on the wood surface.
   • You can use a hair dryer instead of using a heat gun to soften the glue.

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   Scrape off the remaining glue with the razor blade. Place the razor blade at a low angle to avoid damaging the wood surface. The glue will peel off in large chunks. You can use your hands or tweezers to remove any pieces of glue.

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   Clean any remaining glue stains with silicone glue remover. Read the directions on the package, then pour the solution on the surface just scraped and wipe it off with a damp cloth.
   • Do not use too much solution to avoid damaging the wood.
   • It is a good idea to test the glue remover on a small part of the wood first to make sure it doesn't damage or discolor.

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   Clean the wooden surface with a wood cleaning solution. This will keep the wood clean and prevent damage. A clean wooden surface is essential for priming, coating or varnishing. advertisement

Advice

• If you decide to use a silicone-soluble solvent to remove your glue, try a blind spot first to make sure the solvent doesn't damage the material.

Warning

• Be careful when using sharp tools such as knives and razor blades to avoid cutting your fingers or damaging the surface you are shaving.

What you need

Remove silicone glue from bathroom tiles

• Soft rag
• A razor or multi-purpose knife
• Cool-mounted knife
• Scouring pads
• Acetone or similar solvent
• A gentle bathroom tile cleaner or dish soap.
• Bleach

Remove silicone sealant from glass

• Razor
• Heat gun or hair dryer
• The sponge
• Rag
• Rubbing alcohol or white gasoline

Remove glue from wood

• Silicone remover
• Heat gun or hair dryer
• Razor
• Tweezers
• Wet rag
• Wood cleaning solution