How to Remove Waterproof Caulking
- 1). Scrape the caulk off of the surface with a scraping tool such as a putty knife, utility knife or scraper. Home improvement stores also sell special caulk removal tools designed to scrape caulk out of corners.
- 2). Apply a caulk removal solvent if the caulk does not scrape off easily with the tools. Caulk often comes off almost entirely with scraping tools, but specially designed chemicals help remove stubborn caulk with less physical effort. Rinse off any solvent residue.
- 3). Wipe down the surface with rubbing alcohol or another disinfecting solvent to remove any remaining traces of caulk. The disinfectant also helps kill any mold spores to keep mold from growing beneath the new caulk.
- 4). Rinse off the rubbing alcohol or other disinfectant.