Lionel Edriess wrote on Jul 26^th, 2014 at 6:09pm:


aso works outdoors to remove the mould/grime from paths and outdoor furniture, don't waste money on that '30 seconds' crap ... it's ingrediants, bleach .... and you pay 10x the price ...

if you want to do your driveway an even cheaper option is liquid chlorine from your local pool shop ... I get 5 lts for about $4 or 20ltrs for about $15

Bi carb and bleach mixed together are recommended for grout mould, but I only ever use bi-carb with the assistance of an old toothbrush. Bleach is too harsh on grout.

I had problems with black mould growing on the silicone around the bath and vanity, but this is caused by the plumbers using the wrong silicone. It has to be replaced with the correct anti-mould silicone. It's easy enough to do if you have a steady hand.

In regard to bathroom taps and shower heads being difficult to fix, they normally aren't unless you have ceramic fittings which are supposed to last a lifetime, but often they don't. You can't just change a washer, you have to replace everything because it's all welded together in one fitting.

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True. You could forgive the poor quality products if the staff had any clue about what they're selling. If they bothered to look at the product manuals - they might learn something, but generally most of them are lethargic and uninterested. You have to do your homework before you buy anything.

mantra wrote on Jul 27^th, 2014 at 7:26am:


Well, that's probably coz the hot young thing working there is in fact only using it as a filler while they complete their uni degree. Try asking the grumpy old bastard - he'll know what he's on about.

Lord Herbert wrote on Jul 26^th, 2014 at 8:13pm:

And I'm looking for a unicorn.

ian wrote on Aug 20^th, 2014 at 3:28pm:


Teflon tape is a good standby for a leaking connection.

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All it needs in a tile grouting for showers is a little bit of what's soaking into the ground over there in Fukushima. Just a pinch of what glows in the dark. Like a luminous watch.

Result: No mildew, mould, fungus, etc.

Orrrrr ... a bit of arsenic. Would work a treat.

Maybe nitroglycerin too if you make sure you don't bump the tiles as you wash.

Lord Herbert wrote on Aug 20^th, 2014 at 3:34pm:



Sensei, I worry about using such cleaners as Corium.  You'd soon be fighting the mould for the Soap, after its mutated!   

Lord Herbert wrote on Aug 20^th, 2014 at 3:34pm:
Im not sure why you have this issue with tile mould, we clean ours with vinegar once every other week and there is zero mould. I tiled it myself and used the appropriate sealer on the grout. Im guessing the wall behind  the tiles isnt sealed prooerly

ian wrote on Aug 20^th, 2014 at 6:06pm:
Im not sure why you have this issue with tile mould, we clean ours with vinegar once every other week and there is zero mould. I tiled it myself and used the appropriate sealer on the grout. Im guessing the wall behind  the tiles isnt sealed prooerly
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Problem solved.

I'll soon be cladding my shower cubicle walls with waterproof, tile-embossed panels.

Cut to size ... Liquid Nails ... silicone ... voila!

It's a permanent solution to the mould-staining of the grouting.