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Cleaning vs. Replacing Moldy Bathroom Grout: How to Decide

When Bathroom Surface Mold Gets Into the Grout Bathroom surface mold often appears as dark spots along tile lines or in the corners of a shower. Many people assume a quick scrub with bleach will solve the problem. But mold on bathroom tiles is not always just a surface issue. Sometimes the mold has penetrated deep into the grout or caulk, where cleaning cannot reach it. When that happens, you face a choice: try to clean the contaminated material or remove and replace it.

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When Bathroom Surface Mold Gets Into the Grout Bathroom surface mold often appears as dark spots along tile lines or in the corners of a shower. Many people assume a quick scrub with bleach will solve the problem. But mold on bathroom tiles is not always just a surface issue. Sometimes the mold has penetrated deep into the grout or caulk, where cleaning cannot reach it. When that happens, you face a choice: try to clean the contaminated material or remove and replace it.

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