What can I use to remove the mildew like stuff from the grout in between my shower tiles?

Answer 1

bicarbonate of soda, with a little lemon juice, use an old toothpaste.scrub it on then rinse off , may need doing couple times.

Answer 2

If something like pure bleach applied to the grout doesn't work, you may have to remove the grout and reapply new. It's not all that difficult from a technical standpoint to do this, but it is a bit time consuming. There are grout removal tools sold in Lowes, Home Depot, etc. If you apply straight bleach, do it with a sponge, wearing rubber gloves, and make sure you don't breath the fumes too much. Open windows, doors, put your exhaust fan on, and leave the room every few minutes to get fresh air. If you do re-grout the tile, make sure you apply a waterproofing sealer to the new grout after it has dried... follow the instructions on the bottle. Do this at least once a year, maybe twice. .

Answer 3

I tried some astonish meldew remover from the pound shop once. That worked. It smelt a lot like bleach. I now make a strong solution of bleach and water in the old bottle, spray it on and leave. Any stubborn stains use an old tooth brush. If that fails you try a grout pen.

Answer 4

Harpic Limescale-removing toilet cleaner works pretty well. I moved into a filthy, damp flat and just covered the tiles, opened the window, closed the door and went back an hour later.

Then I scrubbed with bicarb and a toothbrush. It looked almost brand new.

Answer 5

Spray bleach on the grouting and then rub the grouting with a damp cloth

Answer 6

Try spraying the tiles with a solution of white vinegar and water about 50/50.

Answer 7

White vinegar,apply with a cloth allow to stand for 30 mins,then give it a wipe with damp cloth,should come off first time but depends on depth of mildew,just go over again if it doesn't work first time !

Answer 8

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Answer 9

The best thing i have found to use for this is a product called Star clean it contains ammonia and is brilliant use an old tooth-brush or buy a dish brush.

Its brilliant stuff

Answer 10

scrape out affected grout (you can buy a cheap implement) and regrout. Or using a toothbrush scrub with ajax, or clean off and paint with emulsion and when dry buff up tiles.

Answer 11

Straight clorox - from a spray bottle -
Leave the bathroom, with the vent fan on, or a window open - for at least 30 min. . .
Rinse all surfaces that were sprayed with hot water - done.