How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Aug 8th 2008, 3:20 pm
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Just put bleach in a spray bottle, spray from top to bottom, leave for about an hour, then rinse off, use it everyday until grout is clean, shouldn`t take too long, then use Shower Sparkle if your in Australia,the last one in the shower sprays the shower. The shower should then stay clean, if not then your dirty bug----
Aug 8th 2008, 5:20 pm
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by CadburysFingers
A problem that many have I am sure, but is there a specific product that any of you have used that will keep the tiles, and more to the point the grout completely free from grime, in the shower, its starting to look a little brown, despite constant cleaning. People have said pool acid does a good job, but that seems a little dangerous as it is so strong. I appreciate we could use shower gel instead of soap and this would almost cure the problem, but we prefer soap.
Cheers if you have any advice
Cheers if you have any advice
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Aug 10th 2008, 6:03 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
ok tried and tested yesterday,
I was using that clit bang stuff or whatever it's called here, you know orange and purple bottle...the phone rang as I was in the middle of cleaning, when I returned it had lifted all the grime, off wall and floor tiles!!!
Too easy
I was using that clit bang stuff or whatever it's called here, you know orange and purple bottle...the phone rang as I was in the middle of cleaning, when I returned it had lifted all the grime, off wall and floor tiles!!!
Too easy
Aug 10th 2008, 6:58 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Give Phil and Nige a call. Grime won't crack itself!
Aug 10th 2008, 7:06 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
thanks for the replies, only tried the bi-carb and white vinegar so far, with mixed results, it has worked to some extent, but hasnt restored grout to the colour it was at first. Any more replies more than welcome.
Aug 10th 2008, 7:14 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
I found the Ajax Professional mould remover is brilliant in the shower, especially on the grout when it starts to go a bit brown and it really did clean the mould off too.
Have found all the Ajax Professional products (in the purple trigger spray bottles) really good, their kitchen degreaser works well too
J
Have found all the Ajax Professional products (in the purple trigger spray bottles) really good, their kitchen degreaser works well too
J
Aug 10th 2008, 7:32 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by Kim67
My sister keeps a little broom (you know the one's that come with dustpan) and everytime she showers, she throws some domestos on her tiles and grout and scrubs with the little broom. Her shower is always spotless - no she doesn't have a life, but she has a clean house.
Aug 10th 2008, 8:20 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by CadburysFingers
A problem that many have I am sure, but is there a specific product that any of you have used that will keep the tiles, and more to the point the grout completely free from grime, in the shower, its starting to look a little brown, despite constant cleaning. People have said pool acid does a good job, but that seems a little dangerous as it is so strong. I appreciate we could use shower gel instead of soap and this would almost cure the problem, but we prefer soap.
Cheers if you have any advice
Cheers if you have any advice
It also works on those black scuff marks you get on walls.To get the scum off the tiles themselves a paste made of salt and white vinegar scrubbed in til the surface feels smooth.
Aug 10th 2008, 11:16 pm
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by CadburysFingers
thanks for the replies, only tried the bi-carb and white vinegar so far, with mixed results, it has worked to some extent, but hasnt restored grout to the colour it was at first. Any more replies more than welcome.
Take precautions though, gloves mask etc
Aug 12th 2008, 2:34 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by CadburysFingers
thanks for the replies, only tried the bi-carb and white vinegar so far, with mixed results, it has worked to some extent, but hasnt restored grout to the colour it was at first. Any more replies more than welcome.
Works a treat on floor tiles as well. Our tenancy agreement actually specifies that we clean the floor tiles with methylated spirit. I had never heard of it and was sceptical. But really works a treat.
Gina
Aug 12th 2008, 5:11 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by GinaUK
...Our tenancy agreement actually specifies that we clean the floor tiles with methylated spirit....
Gina
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Aug 12th 2008, 5:14 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by GinaUK
As Poppett said in post #5: buy a bottle of methylated spirit (in Woollies in the same aisle as domestos, harpic and all other domestic cleaning products). Then use a sponge for the tiles and a toothbrush for the grouting.
Works a treat on floor tiles as well. Our tenancy agreement actually specifies that we clean the floor tiles with methylated spirit. I had never heard of it and was sceptical. But really works a treat.
Gina
Works a treat on floor tiles as well. Our tenancy agreement actually specifies that we clean the floor tiles with methylated spirit. I had never heard of it and was sceptical. But really works a treat.
Gina
Aug 12th 2008, 7:40 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Cloudy Ammonia from Coles $1.54. Also the only thing to get the smoke off the inside of a Slow combustion heater window.
Aug 12th 2008, 8:40 am
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Simple. Get a cleaner!
Aug 12th 2008, 1:38 pm
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Re: How do we keep the tiles in the shower free from grime ?
Originally Posted by blackcountrygirl
Just put bleach in a spray bottle, spray from top to bottom, leave for about an hour, then rinse off, use it everyday until grout is clean, shouldn`t take too long, then use Shower Sparkle if your in Australia,the last one in the shower sprays the shower. The shower should then stay clean, if not then your dirty bug----
