Removing water stains for shower tile grout?

08-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
acyate Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16	Removing water stains for shower tile grout? I'm trying to remove some yellowish water stains from shower tile grout. I've tried grout cleaners, abrasive cleaners and bleach (using a toothbrush and scour pad) to the grout and the stains remain. I've just about given up. Anyone offer any suggestions before I throw in the towel? Thanks.

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08-07-2009, 06:18 PM	#2
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,658	Removing water stains for shower tile grout? I just cleaned up a nasty shower with one of those small steam cleaner units - worked very well and easily. Not sure how it would work on your grout problem, but if you could borrow or rent on might be work a try.

08-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#3
Bud Cline Tileguy     Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	Removing water stains for shower tile grout? Sounds like it could be iron oxide from your water. Test a few spots with a product called "CLR" (Calcium, Lime, Rust). It comes in a gray bottle. If that doesn't do it my next choice would be pressurized steam.