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Cleaning bathroom tile grout

6 replies

Stefka · 20/03/2008 10:05

What's the best way to clean it. I have scrubbed it with normal cleaner but that doesn't work.

Also what can you do about the mold that you get round the shower?

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BibiThree · 20/03/2008 10:08

Dettol do a mould and mildew spray - big green bottle. Smells a bit and oyu ahve to leave it on overnight for great results, but works.

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Anna8888 · 20/03/2008 10:16

Grout: using a toothbrush, scrub at it using Viakal (or some other remover of calcium deposits), leave for 10 minutes and rinse. If that hasn't worked well enough, scrub again using bleach.

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AngelEyes74 · 20/03/2008 14:13

Apparently you get bicarbonate of soda, mix it into a paste with some clear vinegar (as in not malt) and toothbrush it into the grout. Leave for 10 mins then rinse off.... I STILL keep forgetting to buy bicarb in the supermarket so am yet to try it...

Don't quote me if it all goes pear shaped though!!!

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princessmel · 20/03/2008 14:14

I do the grout behind my kitchen sink with bleach and a toothbrush. Tis not mouldy, just gets grubby.

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MrsBadger · 20/03/2008 14:15

another vote for neat bleach and a toothbrush

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PotPourri · 20/03/2008 14:15

I think borax works (you can get from boots). Make a paste and then scrub it in with an old toothpaste. I remember reading somewhere that you can make a spray with something, maybe borax, which stops mould in the future..... but haven't tried that.

Alternatively, I understand bleach does the job too - but we have a septic tank and strong chemicals make me feel ill, so I haven't tried that either.

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