How to remove mould from Tiles?

@lynnchua (3412)
Singapore
May 25, 2009 1:30am CST
Anyone know what is the best bathroom cleaner, that clean soap scums and mould from tiles especially those black, brown or yellowish things in between tiles.
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@bloglog (628)
• Singapore
25 May 09
These stains could have become stubborn after too long. By just washing may not be able to get rid of it. Probably you have to pour some strong detergent on the stains and let it soak for a while before you use a brush to brush it off. This way should be able to get rid of the stubborn stains.
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
26 May 09
But I don't understand, I washed my bathroom thoroughly every week. I scrubbed with blench every week and there is still those so called stubborn stain.
• Singapore
25 May 09
it is very difficult to remove mould from tiles , usually , i can't be bother with it . i ever use detergent to soap it for ten minutes and use a brush to brush it . it cannot remove all the mould, but it look cleaner a bit , after a week , the mould still come back . it take me a few days to brush the mould but less than a week, its dirty again , don't be bother la.
@Jemina (5770)
28 May 09
I'm with you, Lynn, the sight of those moulds is really bothersome. I don't use brush, I use steel wool as they are so much more effective than brush. Bleach is a great cleaning agent, but you have to leave it for at least an hour or two to get rid of the stubborn moulds. Also, I used to use muriatic acid but it's too strong and could be harmful.
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
26 May 09
I wanted to be just like you, can't be bother but I just can't. Whenever I see those mould I'm going crazy, sometime I spent hours in the bathroom just to scrub those mould off.
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@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
7 Jun 09
Thanks Jemina, but its a little difficult for me to leave the bleach for an hour as I have two kids at home and I think it not safe to do so. Thanks anyway.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
29 May 09
Hi lynnchua, at the moment I don’t have to worry much about the mould on the tiles of my bathroom. I stop the mould from spreading vigorously by keeping the tile floor always clean and dry after every after using it. Moreover it’s really annoying and tedious to brush the floor with disgusting mould all the time Yeah, I get a flat natural rubber mop from the outlet. I mop away the water on the bathroom tile floor. It’s true that mould couldn’t grow on the dry tiles. My bathroom floor always looks decent and clean nowadays Happy posting
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
7 Jun 09
You are very much welcome. I have really saved a lot of time brushing the bathroom floor. At the moment, my bathroom floor always dry and clean after mopping it after every use of it. Only the quality mop with natural rubber will serve its purpose efficiently. Have a nice day!
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
7 Jun 09
Hi Ikbooi, thanks for sharing and I think its a great idea mopping every time after using the bathroom.
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@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
25 May 09
Personally I think the best thing is still "chlorine". Put some on a cloth and put it on the bad spots pure. Leave it for 5 min. Then take some soapy water and clean it off. The same thing I use for the toilet. Just put some in pure, leave is 15 min. See the difference. It is cheap and easy. Only it smells strong. My Bf hates the smell, for me I like things to be clean when I clean. Just rinse off your hands well, or use gloves. The other products out there are so expensive and don't even have the same result. Good luck.
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
26 May 09
I do agree with you there are a lot of products out there which said to be able to remove stain and are quite expensive but don't even have the result after using.
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@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
26 May 09
Yes indeed. That is why I went back to the old fashion way. I believe it works the best. Might be a little more work, than those modern squirt bottles. But, you could always use a squirt bottle in between big clean-ups. Happy cleaning, I will start on Thursday.
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
28 May 09
Thanks margajoe, I will start today.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
25 May 09
Hi Lynnchua, if you want to go for home remedy, then baking soda is the best solution. Rub it generously on the tiles, then wash them with water. They'll get sparkling clean. Apart rom this, there are various products available in stores for tiles cleaning.
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
26 May 09
Those comfort I will try your home remedy. I know that there are various products available in stores but they are expensive and might not do the trick.
@lisan23 (442)
• United States
26 May 09
When we moved into our apartment we noticed after a couple of months brown and yellow spots on the walls. We asked our landlords about it, and they said to use Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner with Bleach on it. We did, and they spots not only went away (it took some elbow grease, though) but they haven't come back either. I'm sure if you just used Clorox bleach it would work as well.
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
26 May 09
I did tried that before, it does help a little but my kids can't stand that smell and I think its bad for their health if I used that too often because bleach had strong smells. Anyway thanks for your response.
• Australia
9 Aug 09
I know this is an old discussion - my computer was sick for a few months...with this, I normally use lemon juice or bleach, these work very well.
• India
9 Aug 09
sorry, i don't know anything about it. hope someone help you.