Filthy grout

[Keitai]

The grout between the tiles is filthy. Can it be cleaned or does it need removing? I remember someone mentioning a tool to remove it in a previous post. Is it easy using a tool?

 

[EddieM]

toothbrush and bleach.

 

[Keitai]

toothbrush and bleach.

Thxs. Will do. Isn't there a tool people use to remove it as well?

 

[JP_]

You can get a grout cleaner brush.

 

[Keitai]

That brush sounds good. I guess leaving the neat bleach a long time might work. Not sure how you can keep it on the surface as it's vertical.

 

[JP_]

Is the dirt mostly mould? Maybe something like Cillit Bang mould cleaner is the best place to start.

 

[Keithmac]

Ours was worse and due to mould.

1 bottle of this transformed it!.

I sprayed on, left 20mins rinsed down and re-applied (did this approx 6 times).

Bathroom is like new.

Can't believe it's only a £1 a bottle!.

 

[Keitai]

Is the dirt mostly mould? Maybe something like Cillit Bang mould cleaner is the best place to start.

I'll give it a go after neat bleach pushed push into grout with kitchen roll

 

[foxhole]

Removal tool, hard work.
https://www.diy.com/departments/heavy-duty-grout-remover/38100_BQ.prd

 

[Keitai]

Removal tool, hard work.
https://www.diy.com/departments/heavy-duty-grout-remover/38100_BQ.prd

So best to try cleaning first I guess.

Been emersing kitchen roll in bleach so it sticks onto vertical surface and on pix. It cleaned up the surface in picture.

 

[plastic_peanut]

Got to say, if that was a cleaning issue how on earth did you let it get so bad?

Has it never been cleaned?

Glad you can see the benefit of some elbow grease