What kind of sealant should I choose for the kitchen and bathroom?

Mold, blackening, and leakage in kitchen and bathroom gaps:

If the kitchen and bathroom are not well sealed, domestic water will seep down, exacerbating the humidity in the environment, and even causing some cabinets, walls and other parts to become damp and moldy, affecting the living environment of your family.

At the same time, a humid environment can easily become a breeding ground for mold. Moldy and black mold not only affects the beauty and cleanliness of the living environment, but also brings health risks. Therefore, it is recommended to use special sealants with anti-mildew properties in spaces with relatively high humidity such as kitchens and bathrooms.

The anti-mildew principle of anti-mildew sealant:

The reason why anti-mildew sealant can prevent mildew is because antibacterial agents are added to the sealant, which eliminates the environment for mold to survive, thus achieving the anti-mildew effect. However, applying sealant once does not mean that it can be used once and for all. It requires continuous maintenance during use to keep the kitchen and bathroom clean for a long time.

In daily use, kitchens and bathrooms need to be well ventilated, and residual water stains, soups, detergents, etc. on the joint surfaces need to be wiped off in a timely manner. In addition, more importantly, in high-humidity environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, the sealant should be repaired from time to time according to the situation.

Anti-mildew sealant required parts:

1. The connection between sink, washbasin and countertop or wall;

2. The connection between the countertop and the wall;

3. The connection between the stove and the countertop;

4. The connection between the toilet and the ground;

5. The connection between the shower room and the floor;

6. Other indoor areas.

Anti-mildew sealant selection criteria:

1. Does not harm human health

As a home building material used indoors, kitchen and bathroom decoration sealant must first be green, environmentally friendly and harmless to human health.

2. Mildew resistance:

Kitchens and bathrooms are relatively humid and are particularly prone to the growth of mold and other bacteria. Mold not only affects appearance, but is also harmful to health. Therefore, the sealants used in kitchens and bathrooms must have anti-mildew properties.

3. Waterproof performance:

Waterproof performance refers to the material's ability to resist the action of water, which directly affects the service life of the sealant. Sealants used in kitchens and bathrooms are often in contact with water, so they are required to have good waterproof properties to block gaps and prevent leakage.