Tarting up existing grout

lotstolearn · Post by **lotstolearn** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:02 pm

Hi

Sorry if I've missed this in another thread it must be a bit of a classic, but can anyone recommend a good product/method for cleaning up dirty mouldy white grout in the bathroom.

In an ideal world I'd cut it out and regrout but it's not bad enough to warrant a big job I'm just looking to freshen up the look. Reviews on grout pens seem to be pretty hit and miss so am thinking try to find a good thick one? Or maybe do a thin layer of normal grout after cleaning off as much as possible on top of the existing and seal?

Any thoughts / advicemuch appreciated!

Thanks

Alex

Maxsys · Post by **Maxsys** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:55 pm

Have a look here, lots of good products that do the job. http://uk.hg.eu/wizard-shop/index/id/28 ... om/_toilet also do not try and grout over grout, it will not work, the new grout will crack and fall off. If cleaning does not work then do it properly and remove the old grout and replace. The HG products are very good so if it's not too bad you should be satisfied with the results. Stay away from grout pens, waste of time and money, you may as well use Tippex.

nick200 · Post by **nick200** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:07 pm

I have tried grout pens and some cleaners but ended up removing it with a dremel and a grout removal tool and re-grouting. It took ages but was well worth it.

Try cleaning it first and then see how it is before you decide the next option but I would recommend that you stay clear of the pens!

wine~o · Post by **wine~o** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:04 pm

Neat bleach, apply with an old toothbrush or similar, leave 20 mins, rinse off...

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:52 am

cleaning-grout-t16799.html

lotstolearn · Post by **lotstolearn** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:49 pm

Thanks everyone. Tried neat bleach + toothbrush, pretty good result.

The pics on Craig's link look fantastic though, so will now give the grotbuster a go and compare!

Alex

Maxsys · Post by **Maxsys** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:26 pm

Now that is impressive, nice one Craig, gonna try that myself

lotstolearn · Post by **lotstolearn** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:46 am

Ok verdict...neat bleach not bad, but Grotbuster quite a lot more effective. Maybe just the extra thickness and stickiness makes it perfect for grout. Top tip!

royaloakcarpentry · Post by **royaloakcarpentry** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:00 pm

Lotstolearn.......that is probably one of the top tips on the site.

Maxsys · Post by **Maxsys** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:47 am

Did my shower on the weekend, could not believe the results, outstanding, that tip should be stickied.

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:55 am

Looks good - like it!

I got fed up of grout, so I've gone over to waterproof lamiated boards - no more grout to clean.

When you compare the installation costs vs tiles - it works out better in my eyes. Less time to install too.

No grout, no joins for water to penetrate and rot, easy to clean, plenty of patterns to choose from.

moderator2 · Post by **moderator2** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:20 am

Maxsys wrote:Did my shower on the weekend, could not believe the results, outstanding, that tip should be stickied.

As you wish.

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