How To Remove Mildew From Shower Tile in the Bath Tub

Mildew can appear on shower tiles in a bath tub if moisture is left untreated on the shower tiles. This mildew build-up can cause a very unpleasant odor to spread on the tiles and even throughout the entire bathroom. Cleaning chemicals may wash away the mildew from your tiles, but these products could also stain or otherwise damage the shower tiles. Those looking for a safe, "green" cleaning method will also not want to flush such chemicals down a shower drain.

Things You'll Need

• Cloth or paper towels
• Undiluted white distilled vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Old toothbrush or tile brush

Instructions

1. Wipe the shower tile with a dry towel or paper towels in order to remove all moisture from the tile. The shower tile should be completely dry before you begin cleaning.

2. Pour some undiluted white distilled vinegar into a clean spray bottle. The amount of vinegar used will be determined by the size of the area you're cleaning. No more than 3 cups should be necessary.

3. Spray all of the shower tile with the white vinegar. Be sure to cover all of the tile affected by mildew.

4. Leave the vinegar on the shower tile for about 5 minutes.

5. Scrub the tile and grout vigorously with either an old toothbrush or a tile brush.

6. Rinse the shower tile with warm water from the shower's faucet.

7. Dry the shower tile as described in step 1. Repeat the cleaning of the shower tile if you still notice mildew on the tile.

References

• Vinegar Tips: Cleaning with Vinegar