Replacing non slip vinyl in bathrrom this week..what can we use..

[PinkChick]

to scrub the floor boards with to make them stay fresh and clean?

am assuming in a bathroom, 'liquid' will get stuck under the flooring through edges etc and every now and again can smeel something 'unpleasant' shall we say, thought it was toilet not flushing properly / backing up, but its not 'dirt' smell, more 'liquid' trying to keep away from TMI...anyway, will buy some new tomorrow, rip this up and want to prep/clean florboards prior to new stuff being laid...i was thinking strong bleach and scrubbing and then when dry sprinkle bicarb?..would that 'do'??

[PuzzleRocks]

No answers i'm afraid but bumping for you.

[PinkChick]

..thanks

[KatyMac]

Suggest you seal the vinyl to the skirting boards & round the loo etc with bathroom sealant so that none gets through

I would bleach it - then make sure it is really dry before you put the new stuff down

[PinkChick]

yeah, will be doing that, this stuff is already!, but previous ownders had 3 boys/men and i have dp plus 4 yr old boy mindee and despite my bestest eforts, now and again i get a wiff..so will change that and if still there it MUST me toilet..musnt it????

[brokenangel]

Try scrubbing floorboards with sugar soap ---works wonders!

[FourArms]

Men

When I'm really rich, I'm going to have loos in the house just for layydeees

Hope the new flooring sorts the problem.

[KatyMac]

Maybe you should seal the wood with varnish/wax/something else?

[PinkChick]

thanks fourarms (my dd's fave ben 10 person)..katy, thats not a abd idea, could varnish, and it wouldnt soak in, but the wouldnt it 'pool' btween boards and flooring?[..not that there is EVER THAT much mind, but YKWIM

[KatyMac]

Maybe but it won't rot the floorboards then - it might damage the vinyl tho'

[PinkChick]

but vinyl's not that pricy and like i said it not A LOT!..think its prob just as we've been in 3 years almost and last owers put it down before that..so could do with freshen up...i wish def varnish my boards!...thanks katy

[PinkChick]

i will def varnish them i mean

[KatyMac]

If you varnish the boards & seal the gaps (esp round the loo) I think you will minimise the risk of smells etc

[PinkChick]

yeah its sealed already, think its just about time TBH..if not that then will have to look at loo!