Sun, 03 May 2026 09:54:44 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18103&Focus=305522#Comment_305522 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18103&Focus=305522#Comment_305522 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:05:26 +0000 Rex
In the greater scheme of things, many of my recent inquiries seem rather 'trivial.' So here is the next 'trivial' inquiry!!!

White gloss tiles around the bath with white grout. We use softened water for the bath and shower. However, even with regular cleaning and frequently using a window cleaning squeegee after showering, the lower tiles are looking 'tired.'

The grout is tending towards 'grubby' and the lower tiles have lost their gloss/sheen, with a sorta , minor grayish tinge. I have tried cleaning with baking soda and vinegar, thinners, Isopropyl alcohol, Brasso and specific tile / limescale cleaner but to no avail.

They no longer have that new clean look but appear tired.

Dr Google only tells me what I have already tried; is there anything else I could be doing?

Thanks and toodle pip]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18103&Focus=305529#Comment_305529 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18103&Focus=305529#Comment_305529 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:59:58 +0000 revor
A steam cleaning unit.

Don't think there is anything that will refresh the tiles themselves but I believe there are rejuvenating products available but have not tried them.

Many many years ago (about 40) having done a very good job of tiling a bathroom noticed one day the grout around the shower area had gone yellow. Was mystified until I told the wife about it who admitted using a silicon polish and a yellow duster. When asked why she felt needed to do it, MIL recommendation to keep tiles easy to clean! Can't remember what I did but think used a toothbrush and bleach which did not work particularly well, so I scraped out the grout with a carbide tipped tool and re-grouted.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18103&Focus=305533#Comment_305533 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18103&Focus=305533#Comment_305533 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:13:31 +0000 djh