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tilernovice · 11-06-2008

Hello All

Complete novice here who has a Limestone tiled shower with niche in. Unfortunately, due to size constraints the shower head faces the niche and there is a build up of mold. I obviously need to clean the mold and then re-seal. I have tried limestone cleaner from Topps Tiles and that does not seem to have worked.

Any suggestions? Thanks very much.

bigandy · 11-06-2008

battery acid thats a good remover!!!ONLY JOKING

try ringing one of the technical helplines from which ever sealant company you use.

or wait for a reply from one of the techie's on here!!

**CTD Marie** · 11-06-2008

Hello.

Welcome to the forum.

We maybe able to help you, where about are you in the uk then i can contact your nearest CTD branch and see what we can do.

Cheers.

TilingLogistics · 15-06-2008

Cleaning the mould is not the problem it is finding the cause of it. It sounds from your brief description that you have a ventilation problem. Any chance of a few pictures please?

Kev

robthebubble · 20-06-2008

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Originally Posted by tilernovice

Hello All

Complete novice here who has a Limestone tiled shower with niche in. Unfortunately, due to size constraints the shower head faces the niche and there is a build up of mold. I obviously need to clean the mold and then re-seal. I have tried limestone cleaner from Topps Tiles and that does not seem to have worked.

Any suggestions? Thanks very much.

How about Dettol Anti-Bacterial Mould & Mildew Remover? Not sure if it would damage the tiles though?

TilingLogistics · 20-06-2008

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Originally Posted by robthebubble

How about Dettol Anti-Bacterial Mould & Mildew Remover? Not sure if it would damage the tiles though?

Maybe never used the stuff but he still needs to find the cause first otherwise it will just reoccur

Kev

tilernovice · 01-07-2008

Thanks for all replies.

Just heard from the Missus that the Dettol Mould and Mildew remover seems to have done the trick. Although remains to be seen if the bleach contained within the dettol damages the tiles, will let you know.

I agree it will probably come back but once cleaned the intention is to re-seal and then repeat the process in around 6 months.

robthebubble · 01-07-2008

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Originally Posted by tilernovice

Thanks for all replies.

Just heard from the Missus that the Dettol Mould and Mildew remover seems to have done the trick. Although remains to be seen if the bleach contained within the dettol damages the tiles, will let you know.

I agree it will probably come back but once cleaned the intention is to re-seal and then repeat the process in around 6 months.

Let us know how you get on because I'm just putting up the limestone tiles in my bathroom at the moment and I'm sure the same issue will occur too!

tilernovice · 08-07-2008

Rob,

It has certainly took the Mould off, they are like new!! When the tiles are dry you can note see any damage, it is only when they are wet, there is a slight streakiness to the way the water runs down the tile.

robthebubble · 08-07-2008

Superb...I suppose you could just reseal the tiles again to be on the safe side.

ailema · 21-07-2008

yeah try to call the people who really can help you on cleaning those tiles so that you will not get lots of headaches also if your interested , me am using coz for me this work of an art is natural.

Clare Cannon · 21-07-2008

Hi,

Re stopping future mould growth, applying the Aegis Microbeshield onto your tiles will eradicate any future growth. I work with the product on my restoration jobs in Ireland (we use the trade name BioShield) its a brill product, save you future years of cleaning and scrubbing mould as well as all relative health benefits that come from not exposing yourself to harmful spores. Major bonus! Let me know how you get on!

Regards,
Clare