What is the most effective way of cleaning tile grouting

Annie1960

LandyAndy wrote: »

This. My washing machine door is only closed when it is operating. I've never seen a trace of mould in 17 years.

Is your machine integrated? Can you leave an integrated machine door open?

ess0two

http://www.homecareessentials.co.uk/acatalog/Mould_Spray.html?gclid=CKiJ8Zykg8YCFY7MtAodV3AAQQ


Better than Bleach, results last longer

Gaia2014

violettasomerset wrote: »

Have you tried using a squeegee after showering to wipe off the tiles and remove most of the water from them? We do this and it means that there is less water that has to evaporate, meaning the tiles and grout dry off quicker, giving less time when the tiles are damp when mould might grow.

I also use bleach mixed with baking powder, to give a paste which is less likely to drip off. The baking powder also gives it a bit of a scrub.

Great tips Violetta - a squeegee is a good idea and one my dad suggested. The grouting is looking a bit brighter since I applied bleach (on strips) at the weekend. It's something I need to keep on top of though, due to the lack of ventilation (windows) and the size of the shower room. Bleach does work wonders though if applied correctly. :T

Gaia2014

ess0two wrote: »

http://www.homecareessentials.co.uk/acatalog/Mould_Spray.html?gclid=CKiJ8Zykg8YCFY7MtAodV3AAQQ


Better than Bleach, results last longer

Thank you. Can you buy this in a high street hard ware store or is it only available online?

:j

Gaia2014

Annie1960 wrote: »

Is your machine integrated? Can you leave an integrated machine door open?

Excuse my ignorance, but what does integrated mean? I leave my door open at night and after every use. But, unfortunately the damage has been done. Will probably get another seal and start as I mean to go on.

Gaia2014

LandyAndy wrote: »

This. My washing machine door is only closed when it is operating. I've never seen a trace of mould in 17 years.

That's amazing. Do you use powder or liquid out of curiosity. i tend to use the latter on a 30 degree wash. Probably where I am going wrong.

jayII

Gaia2014 wrote: »

Thank you. Can you buy this in a high street hard ware store or is it only available online?

:j

I agree that it's great stuff, the results last ages. It's streets ahead of any other cleaner or bleach I've used.

I have bought it from Amazon and from B&Q, Homebase and similar stores.

Gaia2014

jayII wrote: »

I agree that it's great stuff, the results last ages. It's streets ahead of any other cleaner or bleach I've used.

I have bought it from Amazon and from B&Q, Homebase and similar stores.

Great. Can't wait to get my hands on some... Sounds amazing. :j

suki1964

Our shower room upstairs is also very poorly ventilated

My tips are

Squideegee after every shower

Never leave damp towels in there

Open the window after everyone has finished in there


Tbh when it's just hubby and me it's a piece of cake. We are on oil so showers are only minutes and we don't steam the room too much. It's when we have visitors, used to a combi and as much hot water as they like, is when we have problemss

JasX

I've become a big fan of harsh 'specific job' cleaning chemicals recently.

I can't recommend the HG mould spray enough for getting rid of the black mould marks -should work on the washing machine seal too, be careful to minimise any spilling in the drum and maybe run an empty rinse cycle before putting clothes thru it again

I've also used their descaler all over my bathroom -particularly effective on glass screens and taps, on tiles I found it more effective to use a metal 'stanley knife blade' holding scraper as the scale had build up more.

The same brand degreaser worked well in my kitchen for blitzing my extractor hood

I really didn't think much of their grouting cleaner tho -I found ordinary bleach mixed with bicarb of soda and scrubbing with a toothbrush was more effective (being a paranoid sort I was also using rubber gloves and safety glasses)