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General Tilex Key MessagesFacts About Mold and MildewMold and mildew doesn’t have to be a dirty secret. You are not alone, 100% of homes in the U.S. have mold! You can spot mold in your home as black stains in your grout or red stains on your shower curtain. Mold appears as discolored patches and any time you spot mold it’s time to disinfect.2Soap and detergents are not enough to kill mold, even though they may remove mold stains. In fact, any mold that is left behind can regrow quickly. Mold can grow in as little as 48 hours in the right conditions. All it needs is a moist, room temperature environment and an organic food source for it to feed on. That’s why mold can be especially prevalent in places like bathrooms and basements. In the bathroom, mildew can grow anywhere: in grout, in shower tracking, on windowsills, on the ceiling and under the sink.You should clean visible mold on nonporous surfaces (such as hard plastic, concrete, glass, metal) with an EPA-registered, bleach-based product.Product Information and UsageWhen you encounter mold or mildew on bathroom surfaces, which you’ll recognize as patches of black, green, pink or red stains, it’s time to get out Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover. Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover disinfects as it kills 99.9% of household mold and mildew on hard, nonporous surfaces.There is no scrubbing required - just spray it, let it sit for 5 minutes and rinse. Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover contains Clorox? Bleach. Use Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover on many bathroom surfaces including: glazed ceramic tile, grout, tubs, fiberglass, glass shower doors, vinyl curtains, sinks and no-wax floors.* Spray and allow mildew stains to disappear, then rinse well.To ensure mold does not grow back, you have to kill spores, not just remove the visible mold and mildew, so regularly clean with Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover. If you have persistent, recurring mold and mildew or it’s difficult to remove stains with Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover, the mildew could be deep rooted and you should use Tilex? Mildew Root? Penetrator and Remover. Tilex? Mildew Root? Penetrator and Remover penetrates deep to kill mildew at its roots and removes ugly stains without scrubbing, using powerful foaming action.It contains Clorox? Bleach and kills 99.9% of common household mold and mildew. Toilet surfaces and windowsills are common areas of recurring or deep-rooted mold and mildew. You should consider using Tilex? Mildew Root? Penetrator and Remover on these surfaces.Tilex? Mildew Root? Penetrator and Remover can be used on tile (glazed and unglazed ceramic), tubs, sinks, counters, shower doors, vinyl curtains, glass, plastic, no-wax floors and windowsills.*If you just need to master mold and mildew in a targeted area of tile or grout, try Tilex? Tile & Grout Pen.For more on mold & mildew removal, visit .Additional Usage InformationDo not combine Tilex? products with other household cleaning products. Mixing household chemicals can release hazardous gases.Rinse Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover and Mildew Root? Penetrator and Remover immediately after use on rubber, vinyl and plastic. Do not use Tilex? Mold and Mildew Remover and Mildew Root? Penetrator and Remover on wood or painted surfaces, or on fabric. Avoid prolonged contact with metal and old porcelain.When using Tilex? products, avoid prolonged breathing of vapor. Use in well-ventilated areas. Open windows and turn on fans before use. If vapors bother you, leave the room. For sensitive skin or prolonged use, wear gloves.Avoid contact with eyes when using Tilex? Tile & Grout Pen. Do not use this product on silver and avoid prolonged contact on plastic laminate countertops and metal surfaces, rinsing promptly after use.Controlling MoldIn addition to using Tilex?, the following tips are helpful in controlling mold:2,3Vacuum and clean regularly.Do not carpet bathrooms and basements.Make sure your home has adequate ventilation.Increase the use of exhaust fans in your bathroom and kitchen.Try using a dehumidifier during humid months or in damp places of your home.*Sometimes prolonged contact with metal and old porcelain reacts with Tilex? and can leave a “rust” stain. To get rid of it just soak paper towels in hydrogen peroxide and let stand on rust stain for 30 minutes, then wipe clean. Don’t mix hydrogen peroxide and Tilex?.*use as directed. ................
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