My new scrubber has a gentle impact on the tile and it's not too heavy for me to manage. When running, the tool takes some minor muscle coordination since the head is spinning on a flat surface. This means you have to push slightly and control it's direction on the surface. It also has an adjustable head, an extender rod which I have not yet needed, and a variety of brush heads to suit your cleaning challenge. I've also noticed that the tile brush head works into the tile grout borders too, by applying a little more pressure.
When I clean tile, I usually spray peroxide and distilled water on the surface and wait about 10 minutes (but don't let it dry) before wiping it off with a cloth Now using a scrubber, I see a bigger difference with less effort on my part. When I finish and wipe the surface dry, I may notice some trace of deposit remaining but I know I can leave it for next time. I now have some mechanical muscle to help me! What I have noticed is that any tile stain from the mineral deposit gets buffed out a bit with cleaning and then shows very slightly. I really have to look for it to find it! The best news of all? The tile FEELS clean and smooth under my hands. With this result, I believe the deposit has been removed.
While doing research for this piece, I came upon the health hazards of pink mold. I suspected there was such a thing because I spotted pink on my shower curtain and I don't use pink soaps. So DO look at the link below for help to get rid of it and keep it away. The bottom line: If you really want to prevent mold from forming and deter hard water stains from your tile, do whatever it takes to get your bath area dry after you use it. In Florida, I count on my air conditioner to quickly evaporate any moisture in the shower. I do "shake, rattle and roll" my shower curtain each time. I dry my towel on a rack in another room. Seriously, I have virtually NO mold or mildew issues in my bathroom, including my shower curtain anymore. I've only used this scrubber once but I believe, over time and with continued use, this rechargeable brush--which runs from 30 to 50 minutes on a single charge-- is going to eventually make all my tile cleaner and look close to perfect. And don't I just LOVE perfection and cleanliness! You betcha...
