Tilex® Mildew Root Penetrator and Remover™

Does mildew keep reappearing in your bathroom?

No matter how often you clean, does mildew keep reappearing in your bathroom? Did you know that mildew is more than just an ugly stain? It’s a living fungus that grows deep in grout and cracks and anchors itself to bathroom surfaces. It won’t go away until you attack it at its roots.

Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover has a patented ingredient that reaches mildew at its source. While regular spray products just drip down the tiles, the thick Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover foam actually hangs on to the surface longer, penetrating deeper to attack mildew at its roots.

Mildew grows deep in cracks. Foam penetrates deep to get mildew at its roots.

Use Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover on grout, tile, tubs, sinks, counters, shower doors, vinyl curtains, glass, plastic, no-wax floors and windowsills. See label for usage instructions.

Put the tough cleaning power of Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover to work in your bathroom. Pick up a bottle of Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover at your local grocery store or drug store.

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Key Benefits: Attacks mildew at its roots; Removes ugly mildew stains without scrubbing; Powerful foaming action; Disinfects as it kills 99.9% of common household mold and mildew

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Facts About Mold

Mold and mildew are more than just ugly stains in your bathroom. In your home, they can be harmful to your health.

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Tough Cleaning with Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Use in well-ventilated areas. Open windows and turn on fans before use. If vapors bother you, leave the room while product is working. For sensitive skin or prolonged use, wear gloves.
Directions for using Tilex® Mildew Root™ Penetrator & Remover:
1. To remove mildew stains: Turn nozzle to FOAM position. Spray 6-8 inches from surface until thoroughly covered. Allow foam to deeply penetrate mildew and problem areas. Wipe with a wet sponge or cloth, and rinse. Heavy mildew buildup may require longer contact time or two cleanings.
2. To disinfect and kill mildew on hard nonporous surfaces: Spray surface, such as glazed ceramic tile, until thoroughly wet, let stand five minutes and rinse. To kill mold and mildew on hard porous surfaces, such as grout and cement: Spray surface until thoroughly wet, let stand 10 minutes and rinse. Repeat application.
3. This product kills Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete's Foot Fungus).
Where to use:
1. Grout, tile (glazed and unglazed ceramic), tubs, sinks, counters, shower doors, vinyl curtains, glass, plastic, no-wax floors and windowsills.
2. Rinse immediately after use on rubber, plastic, vinyl.
3. Avoid prolonged contact with metal and old porcelain as this product can react with these materials and leave a “rust” stain.
4. Do not use on wood or painted surfaces.
5. Avoid contact with aluminum, clothes, fabric, carpet or paper surfaces as they will discolor
Mixing with other household chemicals can cause serious chemical reactions and should be avoided.