Cleaning Bathroom Tiles

[Sluff]

Does anyone have any ideas on cleaning grout on bathroom tiles? Before you think I'm a scummy person who doesn't clean - I'M NOT, in fact I'm rather the opposite and a bit a clean freak!

Before we bought the house, the people said they'd only just finished the bathroom. It looked lovely and fresh and white when we first moved in then after a few weeks we realised water was leaking through the tiles - nice! Turned out they hadn't grouted properly in that bit - :ac39:

Then not long after that, the grout started to go a bit discoloured, so I bought various specialist cleaners, limescale removers, bleach, and others but nothing is getting it off!! It just seems to be getting worse.

We will be knocking all the grout out at some point and re-doing it but until then I need a solution please!

[Tess]

isn't there something from Kleeneze for that, im not sure and ive never bought it...failing that Lakeland do some good products too xx

[Tanya]

lakeland are quite good, got some brilliant kettle descaler from there once

have you tried Cif, not the spray, the cream

[Easties]

baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) mixed in water so it makes a paste and an old toothbrush :happy72:

[Sluff]

Thanks for those, yes have tried cif cream to no avail.

We don't have a Lakeland near us unfortunately. It is a great shop though, I could spend hours in there!! I love 'housey' shops like that and Robert Dyas I love too... hmm am I sounding too enthusiastic about this? I don't get out much you know.. :laugh:

Will try the bicarb thing, thanks for that !!

[Sluff]

Wassat - just out of curiosity, who is that on your Avatar??

[Tess]

Wassat - just out of curiosity, who is that on your Avatar??

it is...................Robbie Rotten :cheesy: from Lazy Town. :yes:
pls tell me you've heard of him lol...can't remember his real name at the minute....
if you want anything from Lakeland, look online. i can always get something for you and post it :yes:

[smirnoff]

what about cillit bang?? I know that bicarb is really good, or something to do with lemon juice, although cant quite remember what though.. sorry

[Kaya_anne]

the best thing we've used in guest house is Flash spray with bleach. It's really strong and needs a toothbrush to get to little bits but comes up great.

[Tanya]

it is...................Robbie Rotten :cheesy: from Lazy Town. :yes:
pls tell me you've heard of him lol...can't remember his real name at the minute....


it's Stefan Karl

[Tess]

it's Stefan Karl

:yes: thanks TJ,thats him

[tillykins]

I've just cleaned all mine with "Grout Cleaner" from B & Q
Its £5.50, you spray it on, leave 10 -15 minutes, then rub with a toothbrush - it only takes a quick swipe with the toothbrush too, you don't need to scrub

Its very good - but mould doesn't shift very easily with it
However, they do do a mould cleaner in the same range, so might have a go with that too

[Sluff]

it is...................Robbie Rotten :cheesy: from Lazy Town. :yes:
pls tell me you've heard of him lol...can't remember his real name at the minute....
if you want anything from Lakeland, look online. i can always get something for you and post it :yes:

Oh my god!! Well he certainly looks better without that dodgy hair!! Not bad. Lol.

Hadn't thought of looking online at Lakeland - duh! Bless you hun, thanks for the offer of posting something for me, but I can just order it online if I find it.

[Sluff]

That's brill I've got lots of ideas to try now, will let you know how I get on.

Quite like the sound of the grout cleaner, only because it sounds like the least effort -lol!

[Tess]

Oh my god!! Well he certainly looks better without that dodgy hair!! Not bad. Lol.

or that chin lol..

[tillykins]

That's brill I've got lots of ideas to try now, will let you know how I get on.

Quite like the sound of the grout cleaner, only because it sounds like the least effort -lol!

yes, thats why I bought it :party05: :cheesy:

[Sluff]

or that chin lol..

:laugh: Oh yes of course, and the chin!! Blimey, thats a 'Jimmy Hill' and a half isn't it?? Ethan's scared of Robbie Rotten though.

[kathyhinsh]

try a tip I saw on some prog once, TOOTHPASTE!!!!!



It does the trick, & if u use the cheapy 1, not @ all dear!!!

With a scrubbing/toothbrush!

[lisashaw]

sounds really awful right., but that toothpaste, the one with bicarb, that is bfab!!

[Sluff]

funnily enough, just bought some of the bicarb one on bogof today! Might give that a try tomorrow - cheers gals!

[tillykins]

:laugh: Oh yes of course, and the chin!! Blimey, thats a 'Jimmy Hill' and a half isn't it?? Ethan's scared of Robbie Rotten though.


think it was Jasper Carrott who referred to Jimmy Hills chin saying "you could get pickles out of a jar with that chin" :clapping:

[Sluff]

think it was Jasper Carrott who referred to Jimmy Hills chin saying "you could get pickles out of a jar with that chin" :clapping:

Excellent! I love Jasper Carrott, he's v funny... haven't seen him around for ages!

[Catkin]

Well, I was thinking bout him yesterday. Saw this guy and he looked like "Wiggy" :smiley-fa - is that out of Jasper Carrott? So funny!!!:hysterica :hysterica :hysterica

[An72]

I have read that in moist areas, such as the bathroom or shower, mold may be the problem. In the kitchen food and daily traffic will add to the dirt. Rather than resort to chemical grout cleaners, first try a natural vinegar solution. Here's how try to add equal amounts of water and white vinegar to a spray bottle. Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients. Spray a small section of grout. Use a stiff brush to scrub the grout. Scrub a small section at a time using a circular motion. Rinse with water and remove any excess moisture with a dry sponge or towel. Vinegar and Baking Soda. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on the tiles. Pour vinegar directly onto the baking soda. Allow the mixture to bubble for a few minutes. Spray with a little more vinegar and then rinse with water.

[friendlybaby]

Good grief this is an old thread. What an unusual first post!

[Patti odoors]

But very useful :happy72:

[Ravenfire]

Oh yes I might try that :) I hate scrubbing tiles.