2007-04-01 07:57:35 · 24 answers · asked by sparki34 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
3M has a product under their Twist n' fill system called 52H.
Works wonders.
2007-04-01 08:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've just done my bathroom, (I've done it a few times)!
This time I used thick bleach, brushed it on the grout left it a couple of hours and rubbed it off with a damp cloth, worked a treat!
Another little tip, while I was doing this I noticed some bits had kept there colour I then remembered that last time I did this job I had run out of grout and I used white waterproof sealant, (the stuff you put around the bath tub), so this time I replaced the grout with sealant, excellent job, should last years, and stay white. The sealant is not much more expensive than the grout.
One final point, its usually lack of ventilation that causes this discolouring make sure you have plenty of air vents or the vent fan is running, also have plenty of air venting if you try the thick bleach tip.
2007-04-04 04:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few 'Tile & Grout' commercial cleaning products available. You can check out your local cleaning supplies distributor. Home Depot carries a line of 'ZEP' products that I find do a good job for this application.
But, before you run off and spend considerable amounts of money on products, try this: BAKING SODA, a tooth brush and water. I hear it does wonders on grout.
If you are forced to buy other products, try to get something non-acid based. Bleaches and other harsh chemicals would be my last resort. There are 'green' products on the market now based on 'Hydrogen Peroxide' that are much more environmentally and health friendly, and still do an excellent job.
2007-04-04 12:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by bane710 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever cleaner you use be it bleached based or what ever make sure you wear a mask that covers your nostrils and mouth to avoid inhaling dangerous fumes.Open windows to let air circulate.
Wash tiles down thoroughly with cold water after applying cleaner (which you would normally leave on for a few hours).
Plenty of products on the market unfortunately none are particulalry kind to the environment, so chosse carefully.
I had the same problem with the tiles in my shower and because the bathroom was cold this encouraged the mildew and fungus. I have now done my shower out with bathroom panelling ....meldrew and fungus banished for ever and a lovely warm bathroom.
Good luck!
2007-04-01 15:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best on the market is: Kaboom Shower, Tub and Tile Cleaner. I will NEVER EVER use anything else ever again. You spray, walk away for about 1/2 hour and spray it off and presto.... Just like new... I think it's around $4.00 for 22 FL OZ.
It removes: Soap Scum, Rust Stains, Hard Water Buildup, Calcium and Lime Stains - - - PLUS..... No Harsh Fumes
I've tried numerious kinds..... I've even used pure chemicals from a Broom and Brush supply company but, that was too harsh of fumes...
UPDATE:
My grout went from yellow/brown and really brown in other areas (just disgusting) to white!
2007-04-01 15:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
There is only one way to get your tile joints looking like new again. Rake the joints out and re grout them, you can get a good tile join raker and a box of tile grout from B&Q, needs a little elbow grease but you will be well pleased with the result, and take it from me there an't no other way.
Be Safe, Skew
2007-04-01 17:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a good diy shop, B&Q would be a start, purchase a tool for scratching out the surface grout , and then wash with bleach, then when dry, re grout. I dont think you will find anything that will clean it, and bring back to normal
2007-04-01 16:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by woodworker143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some great suggestions here. May I suggest that, after you get your grout clean, you apply a grout sealer. This will protect the grout from water and stains. Use a good one that protects from mold and mildew.
2007-04-01 15:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by Neil L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should buy a grout saw, it grouts out all the mildew, and also buy some new grout. It'll look like new, I do it all the time for people.
2007-04-01 15:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap powder does it great...dab some on to a wet scouring pad and rub it in to the grout ...do a reasonable sized area then wipe it off with a cloth..when it has dried it will look white again
2007-04-01 15:09:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tilex Mildew Remover, the one in the dark blue bottle (I think it's a stronger version). Just let it sit and it will remove it on it's own. Just rinse with clean water. I had my own mildew issues and it's the only thing that has really helped (I have used Kaboom and bleach - none of them have worked for me).
2007-04-01 15:23:25 · answer #11 · answered by carinyosa99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋