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Cleaning bathroom tiles

7 replies

pavlovthepregnantcat · 02/04/2009 17:42

I have a new suite, which has highlighted the fact that the grout in my white tiles are filthy!

Is there any way I can make them sparkle? I have bought a white grout paint pen, but need to clean first, is there anything I can use to whiten them first?

Also, some of the tiles have old grout on, from when they where grouted badly before we moved in...just makes the tiles look a bit shabby as they are also tarnished a bit. What can i removed this with?

Thanks!

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pavlovthepregnantcat · 02/04/2009 18:12

Hey come on MN, I told DH we could count on you to give us some ingredients to make them sparkle white, don't let me down!

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BonsoirAnna · 02/04/2009 18:13

An electric toothbrush and Cillit Bang bleach spray

mrsmalumbas · 02/04/2009 18:14

Domestos Grotbuster got mine looking fab! It is really easy and only takes a few minutes.

Tillyscoutsmum · 02/04/2009 18:15

Assuming you're not afraid of a few chemicals - then I can recommend Domestos Grotbuster (if only for its fab name ). My tiles, grout etc. were very manky and I was very impressed with the results. Its potent stuff though so squirt it on, leave for a couple of hours and make sure all your bathroom windows are open in the meantime

Nontoxic · 02/04/2009 18:18

HG Mould Spray from Lakeland or Homebase.
They also sell a Grout Whitener which I haven't tried, a Sonic Scrubber and a Grout Brush.
(Why am I using all these Capital Letters?)

pavlovthepregnantcat · 02/04/2009 18:30

lovely, I shall try them all! Or rather, with the chemical ones, get DH to do it, being that I am pg, don't wish to breath it all in! I will try everything until my grout sparkles!

I was expecting some vinegar and bicarb concoction!

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sarahken · 02/04/2009 19:27

I would definately try bicarbonate soda and usea toothbrush. I have just done my kitchen floor tiles which were very grubby and they look as good as when they were first laid.

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