Flush Away Bathroom Woes with Old-Fashioned Cleaning

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This simply involves removing the uppermost surface of grout with a manual or electric grout saw. Clean the area and apply a new layer of grout with a rubber grout float. Use a damp sponge to remove the excess and polish the remaining haze with cheesecloth. Once the grout has cured, use a high-quality grout and tile sealer to prevent future staining and mildew growth.

Most bathrooms need a fan with a minimum cubic foot per minute (cfm) rating of 80. If your bathroom has a bath fan and you still have mildew, chances are the fan is either too small or isn't being run enough to do the job -- or both. Installing a retrofit fan upgrade kit is a great do-it-yourself bathroom improvement that will pay big dividends down the road.

Apply steady, even heat while pulling back the vinyl about five centimetres. This will let you clean up the area with a vacuum and apply some fresh vinyl adhesive. Use a modest amount, though: too much can cause the vinyl to ripple. Relay the vinyl and apply constant pressure to the area with heavy objects like books. After several hours, remove the weight and apply a fresh bead of caulk at the joint.

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Flush Away Bathroom Woes with Old-Fashioned Cleaning

Sure-fire cures for mildew, mould and annoying drips

By James and Morris Carey

IT'S no secret that a bathroom remodel is one of the top projects that will yield the best bang for your home-improvement buck.

But if tight finances postpone a full-blown or even a partial bathroom ...

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