Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

ta, NT

NT wrote:
Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

"Lithofin Grout Protector" ;-)

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Cheers,

John.

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NT wrote:
Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

"Lithofin Grout Protector" ;-)

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Cheers,

John.

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A wipe with Domestos?

Mould is caused by a fungus which needs to be killed.

John wrote:

A wipe with Domestos?

Mould is caused by a fungus which needs to be killed.

True, but the protector stops the grout discolouring and also makes it a
little less absorbent. Makes it harder for the fungus to get established.

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On Aug 15, 4:46*pm, John Rumm wrote:
NT wrote:

Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

"Lithofin Grout Protector" ;-)


Yes, I was looking for alternatives really, if possible something
solvent free and lower cost. Does anyone know much about HG Super
Grout Protector?

I'm also vaguely tempted by the idea of using floor varnish, if anyone
knows if its workable.


NT

NT wrote:
On Aug 15, 4:46 pm, John Rumm wrote:
NT wrote:

Hi
Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?
"Lithofin Grout Protector" ;-)


Yes, I was looking for alternatives really, if possible something
solvent free and lower cost. Does anyone know much about HG Super
Grout Protector?

I'm also vaguely tempted by the idea of using floor varnish, if anyone
knows if its workable.


NT

Topps Tiles do this product:-

http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod131...tor-500ML.html

Cheaper and easier to come by than Lithofin.

On Aug 16, 1:22*pm, Dave Osborne wrote:
NT wrote:
On Aug 15, 4:46 pm, John Rumm wrote:
NT wrote:

Hi
Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?
"Lithofin Grout Protector" ;-)

Yes, I was looking for alternatives really, if possible something
solvent free and lower cost. Does anyone know much about HG Super
Grout Protector?

I'm also vaguely tempted by the idea of using floor varnish, if anyone
knows if its workable.

NT

Topps Tiles do this product:-

http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod131...rotector-500ML....

Cheaper and easier to come by than Lithofin.


Thanks for that one. I still dont like the price though for a job that
wouldnt normally get any such additional work. Is there any type of
floor varnish that can withstand near constant wetness (its for a well
used shower)?


NT

NT wrote:
On Aug 16, 1:22 pm, Dave Osborne wrote:
NT wrote:
On Aug 15, 4:46 pm, John Rumm wrote:
NT wrote:

Hi
Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?
"Lithofin Grout Protector" ;-)
Yes, I was looking for alternatives really, if possible something
solvent free and lower cost. Does anyone know much about HG Super
Grout Protector?
I'm also vaguely tempted by the idea of using floor varnish, if anyone
knows if its workable.
NT
Topps Tiles do this product:-

http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod131...rotector-500ML....

Cheaper and easier to come by than Lithofin.


Thanks for that one. I still dont like the price though for a job that
wouldnt normally get any such additional work. Is there any type of
floor varnish that can withstand near constant wetness (its for a well
used shower)?

There probably are, but unlike the purpose made products they will alter
the appearance of the grout - either in colour or lustre.

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Cheers,

John.

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NT wrote:
Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

ta, NT

Quickly wipe the shower dry after you've used it.

In article ,
NT writes:
Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

Tile grout won't grow mold.
You need to wash off whatever has stuck to it,
which is what the mold is growing on, e.g. soap scum.
(If you use liquid soap rather than bars of soap,
you won't get soap scum in the first place.)

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Andrew Gabriel
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On 15 Aug 2009 18:10:02 GMT, Andrew Gabriel wrote:

In article ,
NT writes:
Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

Tile grout won't grow mold.
You need to wash off whatever has stuck to it,
which is what the mold is growing on, e.g. soap scum.
(If you use liquid soap rather than bars of soap,
you won't get soap scum in the first place.)

And using a squeegee will discourage the humidity from staying high.

In article ,
Appelation Controlee writes:
On 15 Aug 2009 18:10:02 GMT, Andrew Gabriel wrote:

In article ,
NT writes:
Hi

Looking for a relatively low cost way to keep tile grout mould-free
and clean. Any recommendations?

Tile grout won't grow mold.
You need to wash off whatever has stuck to it,
which is what the mold is growing on, e.g. soap scum.
(If you use liquid soap rather than bars of soap,
you won't get soap scum in the first place.)

And using a squeegee will discourage the humidity from staying high.

The after show sprays also do that. They are mainly a surfacant to
cause the water to run off quickly, and sometimes a tiny amount of
descaler to prevent scale/scum being left behind. Whilst they will
keep a shower clean, they aren't powerful enough (nor intended) for
cleaning a shower once it's got filthy.

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Andrew Gabriel
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