(I feel the wise guy who put this kind of grout – think grout around a pool – needs to be visited by the mildew fairy on a daily basis! Does it matter what kind of vinegar you use?? But it actually makes it almost impossible to contact the grout due to the shoulders of the glass blocks, especially. I've never in any pregnancy been told not to use it, no warnings on bottles I wouldn't worry if jus on forum it's not very reliable advice x. After reading all of this, I headed off to the store to buy an assortment of supplies to try these various recipes that might help me clean my grout. So this is perfect. Ask you friendly 60 yr old who also happens to be a bath designer. I used Cascade Liquid Gel. SheilaG, I firmly believe in using drop clothes or plastic sheeting while painting. If possible, have someone else care for your pet and clean the cage or tank while you’re pregnant. They only recommend using it on grout that won’t be exposed to water. A blog I can understand as a woman trying to do boy jobs. I too use Comet for grout discoloration. Pregnant women are often told that they should not clean out a cat’s litter box when trying to conceive as well as once the pregnancy has been confirmed. ok I just mixed it & sprayed it all over the shower. May need a little scrubbing if you have a build up. Do not shake out the dirty laundry and avoid having the dirty laundry touch anyone’s skin or clothing. The grayish/putty color looks about right. While gloves are donned, dip gloved hands into a dilute bleach solution for five (5) seconds to ensure complete coverage. Ta-Da! I attempted to leave a url but I believe it was removed. Easy to use, worked fine of soap scum, glass, etc, but very little effect on the mould in the grout. That said, the erasers live up to their name and are really awesome at eliminating fingerprints on doors. I’ve used Pert shampoo and it worked for me, plus it’s not so hazardous on the lungs. Susie, thanks for providing Nature’s Miracle name. This cleaning solution worked like a charm, no more yellow, the shower looks new again. Then buy the grout sealer roll on brush for five dollars. Any other contaminants may require cleaning by other means. Now I’m sounding like some CSI person but in reality I just have kids, lol. That’s awesome Linda. Steve, Thanks for your formula, that’s super helpful. it’s not as powerful as some- and it involves more work- both scrubbing and significant rinsing- sigh. I just had tile with white grout installed in all of my bedrooms and bathrooms. Years ago I was watching a TV show where they were showcasing a lady’s house in Arizona where the dirt is that beautiful red color. Can anyone who has used the vinegar and blue Dawn method confirm or deny the information about the grout and vinegar? This reaction is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. We charge between 40 and 22 cents per sq ft so 500 for that lady to get her floors steam cleaned is about average. First, wipe the area with a rag soaked in white vinegar (wear latex gloves — see more below — so your hands don’t stink), then sprinkle generously with baking soda. But don’t do it yourself. I only tested a small area with a tough stain and the smell wasn’t too much. Much more appealing than the blue dawn recipe. It was interesting to read you had the same positive cleaning experience with dollar store magic erasers. For my purposes, I wanted something that would work within an hour or less, if possible (impatient? I would be happy to send them over. On the other hand, we had epoxy grout put in in our tiled kitchen counters. If the mold has spread to more porous materials, such as carpeting, drywall, paper or ceiling tiles, you may have to discard them entirely. If they are rust stains( the worst in my experience) oxy or bleach may work. LOL, I hear ya Sherrie. • Then, disinfect using an EPA-approved disinfectant. I just leave a fan blowing on it and let the mixture soak in and slowly air dry. But now she’s onto changing diapers for my sister who just had a baby girl . A while back I’d tried Tilex Root and that absolutely restored the grout better, but its just seriously awful. I am looking for non harmful ways to clean and love this site. I used Jubilee on bath tiles, just Mop&Glo on travertine tile and tinted grout. I love learning about different ways to clean and you have a gem!!! Then, using a larger nylon brush, go over the section and rinse with a damp sponge. Hope it does as good for you as it has done for me. I discovered inadvertently while at a customer’s home, (I do home cleaning for a living), that your best bet on grout if harsh doesn’t bother you, is to use “The Works” original toilet bowl formula. Good to know that we’ll have to reseal the grout after using this product. I do not have an answer to the problem, and maybe the Dawn Blue recipe will work. Try it, you will not be disappointed. That or pay a company like mine to do it for fifty dollars. They told her how to clean the tile and grout. I know this water is harder for someone who is not from my industry to come by, so this week when I help my brother clean the problem ceramic tile at one of his accounts, I will test the D.I. I was looking for the best and easiest way to clean grout and tile floors for my bathroom. But, best to wear gloves. Time after time, get ready as much as paste as you need. The grout [email protected] my name is Matt, Thanks Matt for your comment, grout is such a tough thing for homeowners like us. Thankfully, my tile is a sort of mottled beigy, grayish, pale brownish color, so the dirty grout blends in with the tiles (the tile is prettier than my description). Thanks Sandy. We wipe it down with a squeegee (getting old and it has only been a week!!) Immediate results. Great job Lorraine. He recommended a quick spray with a vinegar solution and quick wipe down after each use. My hope was that I’d only have to do one experiment and POOF, I’d be be a cleaning genius. Thanks so much for confirming this is a great option. I used soft scrub, Dawn and a nylon nail brush as the shape of the nail brush was easier. In theory the extraction unit will spray the tile with a light pressure and mimic the light scrubbing. I have a coworker who is also pregnant the same as me 23 weeks and I cannot say that I'm not using it because she was. Husband tried to clean grout with straight vinegar and it’s a mess now. Can you get X14 at the grocery store or is it a special order product? Thanks for clearing up this cloudy issue. I will purchase the multipurpose steamer, because it can be used to clean and disinfect almost everything. Thanks so much for sharing , I have used a paste of baking soda and bleach. Always best to be cautious when mixing cleaners, though! You must seal your now clean and dry grout with grout sealer. Here’s a tip that worked for me. It does remove a lot of mold and mildew. Do not add detergents or ammonia to the bleach/water solution.Please note that these steps address the mildew problem only. I love tile too, but…in areas that offer oils and grease of any kind, maybe not the best choice? And the final step is to let the OxiClean stand on the tile & grout for 5-30 minutes and to not let it dry out. While there’s no definitive evidence regarding the lifespan on COVID-19 on clothes, the virus is known to cling to other materials. I used this method on white grout and it worked great. But I have been amazed. It’s certainly trickier to install since it sets up quickly. Thanks for doing that experiment! When oxygenated bleach is dissolved in water a chemical reaction occurs that releases hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate. It was AWFUL, until I read online to use Shout in the grout lines. With the sealer in the mix it takes a lot of cleaning to get it off the tiles. In fact right now I’m painting. Don’t know how I lived without it before! I think it is too far gone. Estimate for steam cleaning was $500. I have a shower with tile and glass and it gets dirty all the time. Note: do not walk barefooted around a ginormous parrot cage without paying close attention to what you will inevitably step/slide on. Heard that it is good for black mold and stuff. Use this mixture and a sponge to rinse the surface out. Very simple. I’m sure whatever chemical is in them isn’t great for skin since mine always peals after making contact. Hello, All…yup, it really was Awesome to see the grime disappear so fast with that dishwasher soap and vinegar! The first was Tilex and it didn’t help. Any area that I’ve wanted to whiten up has so far responded. I used the Chlorox one for a while and it only went so far. The longer the better as long as your rag doesn’t dry all the way, then scrub. So are Lysol, and Quaternary ammonium disinfectants, which are antibacterial cleansers usually used by farmers for bacteria control. You might have to do this twice in some areas. ?, just the steam without any detergent. You will go through quite a few so buy a dozen or more (they are inexpensive and worth it). I think OxiClean can certainly help with stains that haven’t gone for years and years. However, it can irritate your lungs, eyes, and skin. I do have a question, too. I would surely forget and slide into the shower in the morning if the bathroom tile was being cleaned. First of all, your center of gravity and balance changes as your belly grows, leaving you much more at risk of falls. Tiles are all bleached out and discolored. I believe that the acrylic is reacting with something to cause it to yellow because each time I remove the slight yellow hue it returns within a year. I think it’s so cool when we can all work together to find new ways to solve problems . I found out about it when I bought new pots and pans and it was recommended for proper cleaning of the stainless. I saw this product in the store. 3.5.6 EMT should also ensure availability and provision of adequate triple layered mask and gloves for patient and/or attendant. The main concern when pregnant and using cleaning products is ventilation and making sure you don't get dizzy. There is a toilet bowl stone (like a pumice stone that you use on dry heels?) It’s about $10 and I have a tutorial on how to use it. Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin from the bleach. I’ll share my experience because it sheds light on the amount of OxiClean I found to have the most power. You’re totally right about vinegar smelling a lot better with orange peel. Insert into drill. It really worked well to take the soap residue off the tiles and chrome, not so much on the grout. Also, if you go the route of “The Works”, avoid getting it on any fixtures for any length of time, as it will discolor and ruin the appearance of them, especially stainless steel. So take advantage of your “condition” to minimize your cleaning chores now. Dirty, discolored grout is definitely an issue! If it’s a powder room you could get it done in a weekend for sure. Thanks so much Chris, this is a wonderful resource. When cleaning an infected area, a person should use rubber gloves and bleach-based cleaners and disinfectants. That’s fantastic George, thanks for letting me know about your success. It is still fabulous 6 years later!! Hi Theresa, the blue dawn is a grease cutter most of the time mildew grows under soap scum. Hi Jeff, I found the very best solution for cleaning grout – BEATSALL. Appreciate your repsonse. I have looked for something for a long time and I found this tips on the internet somewhere and figured I’d try it. Two suggestions – Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (bathroom style) or K-Boom. AND the tile is in the kitchen….thats how dirty it was, the grout is now brown) then i scrubbed it w a brush and went over it with our carpet cleaner that sucks up the dirty water. I use grout pens on my discolored grout. And thankfully, it works!!! Time will tell if it works. I know there is a way to clean it and get the excess removed but I did not see any tips for that. Tile and grout are enemies of sanity, time, money and marriage. I used this solution on my very neglected but daily used bathtub area and it did a great job! I hope you have a great holiday too!! I can’t tell you how fun it was to use that on my 1″ octagonal tiles! JEFF, hard to believe but there are NO CHEMICALS in magic erasers. These three are particularly cheap — and effective: One cautionary warning: Never mix ammonia with chlorine-based products; doing so can produce dangerous fumes. Really appreciate your candid feedback . 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