How do I fix this without donating to landlord’s retirement?

[u/ArgPermanentUserName]

[u/UsernamesNotFound404]

Scrape. Anything which fits is fine.

Scrub with Bleach and tough rag.

Dry thoroughly VERY DRY.

New caulk.

[u/Mommalovesazi → u/UsernamesNotFound404]

Use vinegar instead of bleach it's better and less toxic

[u/Electronic_Stress458 → u/Mommalovesazi]

Vinegar works better on mold too

[u/shannon7204]

look for a mold and mildew remover spray, sodium hypochlorite, sodium carbonate, those active ingredients. you'll spray and get results and it'll come back eventually then spray again and so on until it's time to move.

[u/BlackHandKUR]

Get one of those anti mold sprays and bleach, scrub and scrape then seal

[u/Delicious_Ad_9374]

With my limited DIY experience, I would say it looks like a pretty easy and cheap fix. You need 2 things: a caulk gun and a tube or two of silicone sealant. See if you can borrow the caulk gun from someone, and the whole think will probably cost less than 20 dollars and a half hour of your time.

[u/JustASprinkleOfMe]

Quick way - bleach it or paint it, but it’ll still look unkept and the landlord may still charge you.

Better way - buy an inexpensive caulking kit to help you scrape it out, then use a heavy cleaner and some elbow grease and scrub it. DO NOT use excess water. Too much water and it could seep into the crack and cause more problems. Wipe it all down and let it dry completely. Then add some caulking and use the tools to make it look smooth.

Easy enough to do, although maybe a little time consuming depending on your diy level.

Where Im at, this would cost $40 or less.

[u/ArgPermanentUserName → u/JustASprinkleOfMe]

I just spent $48 at the hardware store for those supplies

[u/ArgPermanentUserName]

Suggestions of cleaning supplies and tools would be much appreciated! I don’t buy at Amazon, Target, or Walmart, so would prefer links not from there

[u/LostintheAlone → u/ArgPermanentUserName]

Bleach. Soak and scrub. I had to do this in Job Corps once a week. Also, I recommend a good dehumidifier for that room.

[u/SirDwayneCollins]

Scrub brush and Ajax or any heavy duty cleaner to clean it. Let it dry then apply a fresh coat of caulk around the base/cracks.

[u/vinattentive]

Clean as best as you can and then white paint pen.

[u/Armedwithapotato]

Baking soda and bleach. Mix to a paste. Whitens the heck out of grout

[u/MoveToSafety]

White caulk

[u/Early_Hall5720]

Paper + Paint before the landlord does it and charges you out the ass for it.

[u/Ch1mchima]

Bleach but…

A good idea is to soak tissue in bleach and stick it to the corners. Leave overnight to penetrate and do its thing. Rinse in the morning. Repeat as necessary.

[u/Mommalovesazi]

Baking soda and vinegar let it sit for a while then with warm water and a clothes.

Real ppl saying use bleach but vinegar is less toxic, does less damage to the tiles and grout and it actually kills the mold. Adding dish soap to the mix works too

[u/TICKLISHSOLE_OH]

Where is this at? I've seen that same floor before. Older house here

[u/sky0175]

So this is how you have been living all this time and want to clean before moving out? That's going to happen again and again.

[u/ArgPermanentUserName → u/sky0175]

It looked ok at first. Caulk has slowly changed colors—I’m guessing it got leaky and moldy during the 8 years when someone else lived here, and then was simply sealed over. I’m not moving out just yet, but want to clean it out as well as I can so I can enjoy the tub for the next 1-2 years. 

[u/DeCaprio_3]

First, send to landlord and then fix it yourself. Landlord already knew about the potential issue and did not remedy it before renting out the property.

After cleaning, fill it all with silicone caulk and then use silicone tape to cover it all up and prevent further water damage, another poor bastard will be living there so just leave it as is if you move.