just had shower fitted few months ago
grout in tiles going rusty colour is it my water supply
2007-01-09 00:38:12 · 9 answers · asked by miss smidgey 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As daft as this sounds it actually works, firstly clean away all mould with a weak bleach/warm water solution. Then get some turtle wax (or any polishing wax- except aerosoles) and rub it onto the tiles around the "splash" zone. Be careful not to get any wax in the shower tray- you will fall over, and always make sure the room is well ventilatted during and after you take a shower
2007-01-09 00:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Taffy Comp Geek 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some tile grouting stains easier than others. If you use a bit of washing powder on a toothbrush it's pretty effective. You can buy tile grout whitener but I personally think it's a waste of money as it doesn't work that well. Good luck
2007-01-09 08:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you have your tile Sealed? If not, you will be having worst stains latter on. Need to clean tile and grout real good. Get it sealed.
Works like wax on a car. Keeps the water out.
2007-01-09 08:47:07 · answer #3 · answered by whirlwind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a strong solution of water and bleach., and clean the grout with a toothbrush. spread the solution on the tiles first with a floor cloth. Comes up like new.
2007-01-09 10:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am including several links that gives valuable information. Just had bath re-tiled...curious myself about care. Good Luck....Be sure to read cause for rust!
http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=25562
Below is excerpt from .... ABOVE LINK
How to avoid rust in tile from discoloring grout?
My brilliant idea, which I'm hoping you guys can better, is to use epoxy grout...but that is not much fun.
John Bridge Ceramic Tile Forums - Any ideas for rusty marble discoloring grout?
... tile advice - free and friendly from the folks at Tile ... Where it touches the edge of the tile, hence close to the grout line, the grout is also orangey. ...www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=25562 - 91k - Cached - More from this site
Link to steam cleaners
http://refreshyourhome.com/new-steamer-windows/Home-Steam-Cleaners.html
2007-01-09 08:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, just dirt. clean it with a specialist tile/grout cleaner and seal it all with impregnator to stop it happening in the future
2007-01-09 08:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by tickTickTICK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi it could be or use toothpaste to clean them leave on for 2 mins then rinse it should come back white again when had shower please air your bathroom out after as the condensation doesnt help and puts mould and dampness into them
2007-01-09 08:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by gunnermarie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its a mould If you spray your shower with a shower spray after each time you use it it will prevent this from happening good luck
2007-01-09 08:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by robbie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it is bacteria building up, use some bleach ot anti-bacterial cleaner.
2007-01-09 08:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋