Can old tiles be made to look new again? (cleaner, bathroom, cleaning)

[RobertFisher]

I acquired a place that is 25 years old. The bathroom tiles look pretty old and dirty. I am contemplating removing all tiles and re-tile, but wonder if there is a cheaper option.

Can these tiles be somehow made to look new again? Power wash? Scrub? Sand? Steam? What do pros do?

[turkeydance]

bleach.
lots of bleach.

[suzy_q2010]

Clean it first. There are brushes that can be used with an electric drill that make it easier than the old manual toothbrush cleaning chore.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_49ob1z8nig_b

[tangelag]

There is a product I recently purchased called ‘Restore’. I haven’t used it yet as my tiles are relatively new and in great condition, but I want to use for a deep cleaning this spring.

[nobodysbusiness]

Nothing wrong with those tiles. I just bought a Bio Clean product on Amazon that cleans tiles and a lot of other surfaces. I have used it before, and it's a great product.

[JonahWicky]

I find this stuff to be surprisingly effective. Yours may need more but I'd try this first. It's cheap and you don't need to scrub.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by RobertFisher

I acquired a place that is 25 years old. The bathroom tiles look pretty old and dirty. I am contemplating removing all tiles and re-tile, but wonder if there is a cheaper option.

Can these tiles be somehow made to look new again? Power wash? Scrub? Sand? Steam? What do pros do?

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The cleaning method would be determined by the type of tile and grout.

But I'm sure that regular "bathroom" cleaners and some elbow grease will do wonders.

[turf3]

"Soft Scrub" or Comet first, then bleach on the discolored grout.

Please do not replace tiles because they are dirty.

I recommend rubber gloves and some stiff bristle brushes. Power tools are not needed. Just good old elbow grease. Come on, step up to the plate and do it!

[E-Twist]

I see advertisements for cleaning and sealing tiles on a regular basis. Looks like they use steam, but maybe there's more to it. U- tube probably has a few hundred videos on how to do it.

[MSchemist80]

I watched several videos and hydrogen peroxide/baking soda works very well on grout and tile. I may give it a try. I agree on drill brush I love mine. Bleach/dish soap probably also works well I've used it in the the shower a lot at my old place but the fumes are nasty. Ventilate well.