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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: annieb on August 28, 2024, 03:24:51 PM

Title: Cleaning grout
Post by: annieb on August 28, 2024, 03:24:51 PM
A bit off menopause topic but my reasoning is as I get older and more easily tired then housework is getting more difficulties
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Not to mention the arthritis in my hands
Has anyone got a good way of cleaning the grout in our shower. My husband has been using an antiseptic soap made by Dettol. It's very pleasant and smells lovely but is a vivid yellow. The grout is now going yellow Not sure if it's this soap maybe. ?  Anyway I'm struggling to get it back to a clean white
Having done Google search but not sure about the suggestions there. Anyone got a method they have successfully used 😀
Title: Re: Cleaning grout
Post by: CLKD on August 28, 2024, 04:33:39 PM
Good old bicarbonate of soda.  Mix into a paste and slarr on the tiles all over. with a cloth  Leave to dry for hours.  Then wash off.  Used every day this should remove the staining.  It was my Paternal Grans 'go to' for cleaning. 

A toothbrush with Bicarb paste on used on those difficult to clean grout areas can also work.
Title: Re: Cleaning grout
Post by: Minusminnie on August 28, 2024, 05:03:01 PM
Our shower gets evidence  of  “orangey film “ after a while even with use of a regular shower cleaner. I then use HG mould spray on the shower tiles & grout. Says leave for 30 minutes but I usually leave it longer. It needs ventilation when using & it stains clothing/ material but does the job.
We wipe the shower doors down daily & leave the door open to avoid too much cleaning really 😆

 ps I also have a good grout brush from Lakeland which your husband could use 😄
Title: Re: Cleaning grout
Post by: CLKD on August 28, 2024, 05:30:08 PM
 ;D. .......
Title: Re: Cleaning grout
Post by: annieb on August 28, 2024, 06:42:21 PM
Thanks for the replies and useful info. Will have a go OR as hinted HUSBAND will have a go.🤣
Will let you know how he gets on
Title: Re: Cleaning grout
Post by: CLKD on August 28, 2024, 07:00:07 PM
Photos ............  :whist: