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Grout Issues
Posted on 11/11/23 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 11/11/23 at 10:34 pm
We've been living in this home for almost 3 years now. I wanted to keep my shower clean as it was one of the reasons we bought the home. Unfortunately the grout has become discolored and using a bristled brush (not metal or too stiff), to clean has broken some of the grout causing little gaps. The stone on the walls are natural stone and I don't want to use anything super abrasive or acidic.
I've tried Zep and it worked to start off, but it's no longer taking care of the issue. Plus the smell is really harsh.
Has anyone found something that works completely? Pictures attached. HELP!
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I've tried Zep and it worked to start off, but it's no longer taking care of the issue. Plus the smell is really harsh.
Has anyone found something that works completely? Pictures attached. HELP!
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Posted on 11/12/23 at 5:57 am to JRE1980
Barkeepers Friend and a brush.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:25 am to ellunchboxo
you can use a strong bleach solution that will get it looking good for a few days but then it's back to brown/black.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 10:14 am to JRE1980
What will you do about the grout gaps?
Posted on 11/12/23 at 10:44 am to PerplenGold
I have no clue about the grout gaps. May just have a professional come in and touch up those. Upsetting to say the least. I'm also full-time school, full-time work, full-time husband/dad so cleaning is not exactly top priority.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 10:45 am to JRE1980
From what I can see, it would seem like water is getting behind the tiles and not draining as it should, hence the harsh smell. I assume those are wall tiles, what does the floor look like? It’s holding water somewhere. Do you know the method that was used to build the shower? What type of waterproofing? If a liner was used on the floor is there a “pre slope” below the liner?
Unfortunately, many tile setters out there that do not know how to build a shower correctly. It’s not as simple as nailing up some hardibacker and sticking up some tiles.
Unfortunately, many tile setters out there that do not know how to build a shower correctly. It’s not as simple as nailing up some hardibacker and sticking up some tiles.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 10:57 pm to JRE1980
MarbleLife makes some products for natural stone. Has worked well for me.
But you have deeper grout issues to address than just cosmetics.
But you have deeper grout issues to address than just cosmetics.
Posted on 11/13/23 at 8:37 am to JRE1980
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Has anyone found something that works completely?
30% vinegar concentrate with baking soda. You can thank me later.
Posted on 11/13/23 at 3:09 pm to JRE1980
after you fix it, get a squeegee and squeegee the walls after every shower. its a pain in the arse at first until you get it into the routine. started doing this and noticed our shower hasn't had the black mold/mildew return in a few weeks. it used to return within 2 weeks.
wife hate's doing it because "i've never had to do this in my life"....well yea, because your parents had plastic showers. i told her she wouldn't like the glass shower doors or grouted shower in the long run, but hey
wife hate's doing it because "i've never had to do this in my life"....well yea, because your parents had plastic showers. i told her she wouldn't like the glass shower doors or grouted shower in the long run, but hey
Posted on 11/13/23 at 11:37 pm to JRE1980
Man, you need to bleach that. Just put bleach in a spray bottle and spray it down. If you want to spend some time on it, you can get a small brush and apply it with that.
Rinse with clean water once the mildew disappears
Rinse with clean water once the mildew disappears
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