Posted by Kristine-CA on April 08, 2009 at 07:48:07:
What’s the problem with your other tile floors? I live in So Cal in a town
with heavy old Spanish style decor…tile is everywhere. My neighbor
across the street is a tile contractor and all she does is restore old tile–
no new installs. There is another neighbor a block away that owns a
Grout Doctor service. What da ya wanna know?
Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by steve
Posted by steve on April 05, 2009 at 11:21:33:
Has anyone ever used this to clean tile grout?
What brand names is it sold under and where?
Re: Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by Christen
Posted by Christen on April 07, 2009 at 17:47:17:
I have tried both bleach and oxyclean both work however the reason your grout gets dirty is that it is porous, so it will just get dirty again. What did the job for me was grout paint, then a sealer, made it look brand new, and no more on my hands and knees with a toothbrush every month or so scrubbing grout lines.
Re: Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by Edwin
Posted by Edwin on April 05, 2009 at 23:30:26:
If that doesn’t work, buy yourself one of those dremel rotary tools. Buy a tiny carbide grinding bit for it. That will very quickly grind out the old grout so you an install new grout. Don’t forget your goggles!!
Re: Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by Dave T
Posted by Dave T on April 05, 2009 at 18:36:51:
Grocery store. Clorox 2 is one, OxyClean is another.
Re: Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by steve
Posted by steve on April 07, 2009 at 20:39:02:
google oxygen bleach.
there is a post from something like Mr. Handyman. Makes it sound easy and fool proof.
so I ask again, has anyone actually tried this method??
Re: Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by Kristine-CA
Posted by Kristine-CA on April 07, 2009 at 22:18:58:
Unfortunately, I have lots of experience with grout and mildew.
Oxyclean and other “oxygen bleach” cleaners are great products for
many organic stains. It’s only OK on grout. Bleach is better. However,
if you are cleaning up after months of use, the bleach won’t get to the
mildew stains because of hard water and soap scum build-up. So you
first need to use a hard water/scale remover. Rinse very, very well.
Then use bleach and scrubbing.
However, if the grout has any cracks, however small, the mildew most
likely won’t go away. Also, if silicone or vinyl putty has been used to
replace the grout anywhere, especially around the base (tub to tile),
mildew will remain even after bleach. In those cases you must remove
the silicone and replace (or replace with new grout).
Re: Anyone heard of Oxygen bleach? - Posted by steve
Posted by steve on April 08, 2009 at 05:56:05:
I agree.
What about tile floors other than in bathrooms?