How do you remove old caulking around the bathtub?
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Tina Chiappelli on Nov 10, 2014if the calking is rubber, use s razor blade.Helpful Reply
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Arthur English on Nov 11, 2014You can use a rotary tool or a painters knife.Helpful Reply
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Somewhat Quirky on Nov 11, 2014If silicone/rubber use razor blade to start. It's likely that after you get it started you can just pull it off in just a few pieces.Helpful Reply
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Alesa Holden on Nov 11, 2014I use an opener that we call a "Church Key" . Just an old bottle/can opener.Helpful Reply
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Premier Painting and Drywall on Nov 11, 2014Razor blade or utility knifeHelpful Reply
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Linda on Nov 11, 2014Lowes sells a plastic caulk remover tool that works real well. I have used it.Helpful Reply
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Susan Cryor on Nov 12, 2014Warm with a hair dryer.Helpful Reply
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Jacki Nino on Nov 21, 2014If it's really old & hard,try heating it with a hot air gun or hair dryer set on high,then use a utility knife to scrape it.Helpful Reply
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