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Key Steps
Always wear protective gloves and glasses.
Keep the area well ventilated.
Take silicone off glass in layers using a utility knife.
Remove silicone from tiles by sliding a utility knife down each side of the bead.
Peel the silicone from the tile like a banana skin.
Silicone can be very useful, especially for those who carry out DIY projects around the home; but it’s important to know how to remove silicone from surfaces to deal with potential accidents! This article will show the best way to remove silicone from glass and tiles.
As it contains acetic acid, silicone can be softened with white vinegar. This will make it much easier for you to remove it from any surface including glass and tiles.
How to remove silicone from glass: a step-by-step method
Read below for 6 simple steps to remove silicone from glass.
What you need:
Gloves
Eye protection
Utility knife
Silicone remover
Putty knife
Warm water
Washing-up liquid.
Steps to remove silicone from glass:
Always wear protective gloves and eyewear.
Open nearby doors and windows to keep the room well ventilated.
Place the utility knife parallel to the glass, sliding it beneath the layer of silicone; staying close to the glass. Remove as much as you can using this method, one layer at a time.
Apply silicone remover to any silicone you have been unable to shift. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the label for removing the silicone.
Using a putty knife, remove the remaining silicone residue.
se warm water mixed with a few drops of washing-up liquid to clean off the surface of the glass. Finish by rinsing with clean, warm water.
How to remove silicone from tiles: a simple guide
Use these steps for removing silicone from tiles.
What you need:
Tile cleaner
Utility knife
Putty knife
Scouring pad
Rubbing alcohol.
Steps to remove silicone from tiles:
Clear the area around the tiles you want to remove silicone from.
Wash down the area using a tile cleaner.
Slide the utility knife down the length of the silicone bead, taking care to hold the blade so it doesn’t cut into the wall.
Do the same on the opposite side of the silicone bead.
Once the silicone is loose, you should be able to peel it away from the tiles. It should be as simple as peeling a banana.
Use the putty knife to remove any parts of the silicone that remain stubborn.
Dig out any remaining silicone with the putty knife, always taking care to keep it at an angle so as not to damage the wall beneath.
Dip the scouring pad into rubbing alcohol.
Scrub the tiles to clean away any remaining residue.
Does vinegar dissolve silicone?
Did you know silicone contains acetic acid? This is the same acid you find in vinegars such as white vinegar. This means white vinegar is a great way to soften silicone and make it easier to remove.
With this simple guide, we’ve now shown you everything you need to know about how to remove silicone from surfaces such as glass and tiles.