Whoops again....

[KateJ]

Back tiling again after a long break and loving it!!! After mixing grout with a teaspoon - forgot to wash it and now it's caked and hard. Is there a nifty technique or do I just stab it with a veggie knife till it all comes off?

Please don't tell me what I should have done - I already know!

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[Tile Shop]

Sprinkle some vinegar on it to start with. leave it to soak in, then.... Half fill a mug with boiling water, baking soda, and vinegar. pop the spoon in and leave it to soak over night. Should chip off much easier.

If that doesn't work, buy a new spoon

 

[Andy Allen]

Mr fish will be happy.......I'm sure he's missed you....

 

[Tile Shop]

Yeah, he's been miserable without you to talk too

He was pining worse than a lost puppy.

 

[KateJ]

I don't have vinegar so I'm soaking it in neat appliance descaler. There is already some kind of chemical reaction- will update soon. ***

 

[Flintstone]

i think what we all want, is photos of the job!

 

[John Benton]

Less than 60p each, you can't beat that MARTORP Teaspoon Stainless steel 13 cm - IKEA - MARTORP Teaspoon Stainless steel 13 cm - IKEA - http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/tableware/cutlery/martorp-teaspoon-stainless-steel-art-40316154/

 

[KateJ]

I will buy some stuff at charity shops for tiling - just didn't think of it. My cookware has been serving me well so far....
Boxing in to do before I can finish tiling- never used drywall fixings before - it's voyage of discovery!!!
Photos all in good time....

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[gamma38]

Salad fingers.... rusty spoons....

 

[Tile Shop]

For anyone not aware.....