How to Clean Grout
by
Katiewatson2009
(IC: homeowner)
How to clean grout with just baking soda and bleach. According to Wikipedia, the definition of grout is: Grout is a construction material used to embed rebars in masonry walls, connect sections of pre-cast concrete, fill voids, and seal joints (like those between tiles). Grout is generally a mixture of water, cement, sand, often color tint, and sometimes fine gravel (if it is being used to fill the cores of concrete blocks). It is applied as a thick emulsion and hardens over time, much like its close relative mortar.[1] Unlike other structural pastes such as plaster or joint compound, grout, when mixed and applied correctly, creates a waterproof seal.
A couple of days ago I was cleaning and scrubbing my tile floors in the kitchen and noticed something peculiar. The grout is NOT black, but white. UGHH! Now I've got to figure a home remedy to clean the nastiness that I just discovered. For a quick second I thought maybe I could just leave it and pretend it's black grout. GROSS!
INGREDIENTS:
Mix the vinegar and bleach together and pour on the grout. Leave the mixture on for 5 to 10 minutes. Start to scrub for best results.
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Published October 9th, 2014 4:40 PM
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Jan30540713 on May 30, 2018
Mixing bleach with vinegar is dangerous because it releases toxic chlorine gas.
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