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My tiles in my bathroom, have mildew and mold on them, how can I take it off? Is having black mold.. just a bit under the coking .. a problem, or should i just keep cleaning it. I'm a small person, and I don't have much upper stregth so I need something that doesnt need alot of scrubing.. like sos pads.. also if you have anything natural without chemicals would be good! thanks!

2006-12-21 04:12:33 · 18 answers · asked by GodWillSaveMe 2 in Home & Garden Cleaning & Laundry

18 answers

The magic erasers from Mr. Clean worked really well for me. You don't need any chemicals, you just get them wet. They are available in just about every store.

2006-12-21 04:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jacy 4 · 0 0

The best mold & mildew destroyer is chlorine bleach. Get a spray bottle and fill it half with water and half bleach. Spray the grout and tile with the bleach mixture and let it sit for half an hour. You can watch the black gunk turn red, green, and then disappear. Use a long handled sink brush to lightly brush off any residue. No need to scrub hard, let the bleach do the work.

This also gets rid of soap film. Spray the shower curtain or glass doors at the same time.

Run the shower to rinse off the bleach, and wipe dry.

Check the ventiliation in your bathroom, because poor ventiliation is causing the problem. Keep the shower curtain open after using the tub to allow cooler air to dry the tile.

2006-12-21 04:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0 0

Get a clean spray bottle and mix 1 part bleach 2 parts water. Set sprayer on fine spray. Spray mold and leave on for 15 minutes before you rinse. Make sure room is well ventilated and wear clothes you don't care about as any where the bleach hits is going to whiten. Do not mix bleach with any thing else as that could create a gas that can cause you great harm. Use a small spray bottle so you can use up your mixture. If you leave the bleach solution in the spray bottle for too long it will eat up the seals in the spray and sprayer won't work any more. Rinse sprayer with water afterwords if you want to re-use the sprayer more than once. Use this solution any time you see mold developing. Clean shower as usual after you rinse bleach off. Once cleaned, grout may need to be re-sealed. Read up on grout sealing. It isn't difficult. Remember...WELL VENTILATED ROOM!

2016-03-29 02:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Bleach in a spray bottle (it will ruin the spray bottle nozzle though).

Spray generously over the area (cover your face for fumes). Use the fine stream of the sprayer to aim at the grout. Let it sit. Voila - Clean white grout.

When you rinse the bleach off it will also keep your plumbing lines clear - just don't let it sit on any metal in your tub area (handles, drain ring, etc.) - it will tarnish them.

The au natural method involves baking soda, vinegar and elbow grease - lots of scrubbing involved.

2006-12-21 04:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by redslippers 4 · 0 0

You probably have a moisture problem that requires better ventilation. Get a timer switch to replace the fan switch in the bathroom, so it's running while you shower, and a little while after you leave. Then, use a razor blade to remove the caulking, treat the areas with bleach and water, allow to dry overnight, and re-caulk using an antimicrobial caulking.

2006-12-21 04:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lion J 3 · 0 0

I had that problem. I went to Walmart and bought something called Scrub Free Mildew Stain Remover in the household cleaner section.
OPEN ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS IN YOUR HOUSE.
SPRAY IT ALL OVER TILE. LEAVE ON UNTIL IT DRIES.
If any mildew is left, spray again and leave on till it drys.

Then, rinse of with a couple of spray bottles of plain water.

NO MORE MILDEW. NO SCRUBBING.

2006-12-21 04:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 0 0

Bleach mixed in equal amounts with baking soda works best for me. put the paste on the grout with a small paint brush..let it set for an hour or so..and then take a small scrub brush and brush it off...doesn't take alot of muscle. The baking soda and bleach make a paste that keeps the bleach where you want it so it can do it's work.

2006-12-21 06:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by swt_tulips 2 · 0 0

rainchaser77 is right an old toothbrush and comet works wonders and size has nothing to do with it. It's the least hazardous cleanser.

If you really want to stay away from chemicals all together, buy one of those steam cleaner machines. They are $50-60 at Target and Walmart. I think it's called the scunci. It just uses regular tap water and creates disinfecting steam.

2006-12-21 04:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by eehco 6 · 0 0

Spray with a cleaner that contains bleach like Clorox, let it sit for a few minutes, spray again and use a toothbrush and warm water to wash out the cleaner. Rinse and repeat if necessary.

2006-12-21 04:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by dumpbullets 2 · 0 0

Get a small sponge paintbrush (79 cents) and a bottle of household bleach,. Paint the bleach over the problem and repeat till it's gone. Keep your space well ventillated.
I don't think "natural" will take care of this one.

2006-12-23 01:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by dogsloveme2005 2 · 0 0

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