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Cleaning tile grout

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drinkswineoutofamug · 22/08/2017 15:27

My bathroom tile grout is rank. Live with mechanics so it's horrible and grey round the sink area.
I've tried bicarbonate soda & vinegar. Nothing. Toothpaste . Nothing . Really don't want to have to regrout it ( thinking actual grey grout)
Any tips ?

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wowfudge · 22/08/2017 16:08

Bicarb and vinegar won't work despite fizzing and looking like it's doing something because you've got acid and alkali cancelling each other out. Try a paste of bleach and bicarb instead and use an old toothbrush to work it into the grout lines. A mould and mildew spray such as HG or Dettol might also work - spray it in and leave to work then rinse off. Ventilate the room well though as they are bleach based.

Emz01 · 22/08/2017 16:47

Definitely try the dettol mould and mildew spray, works wonders!

Rafflesway · 22/08/2017 17:22

HG mould spray is - IMO - the finest product created for tile grout. (Not just mould - stains/dirty marks or anything really.)

Just spray on and leave for 30 minutes then rinse off. No effort or scrubbing at all.

I was converted by a lady who ran a lovely BB we stayed at years ago and was amazed at how clean the grout in her shower cubicles were. She showed me this so I came home, bought some and now have sparkling grout everywhere 😸.

Bet someone else comes along shortly suggesting the same thing as there are quite a few devotees of this product on Mnet.

drinkswineoutofamug · 22/08/2017 17:54

Thank you. Will get some and give it a go!

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