How to clean tile grout?
I'd like to know your advice about how to clean tile grout. There are so many ideas floating around the internet that it leaves my head spinning 😵 and I don't know what to try first.So I decided why don't I ask real people on Hometalk how to clean grout. I mean in the shower and in other places, including how to clear floor tile grout. What do you use that works? What is the easiest and lasts the longest? Is there a natural solution? Thanks for your help!
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Hello Carol,
Try Tea Tree Oil, or Bar Keepers Friend.
Tilex, bathroom cleaner.
Spray it on,let it set for 5 minutes.scrub with brush. Rinse and repeat if nessesary.
It prevent this, wipe down the shower after bathing. Clean regularly
Hi Carol. There are some great posts on Hometalk about the best way to clean grout. Here are a few:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/cleaning-shower-tile-amp-grout-what-works-and-what-doesn-t-669909
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/cleaning-tips-tile-grout-5063105
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/http-www-thekreativelife-com-diy-tile-grout-cleaner--19947519
Cleaning Shower Tile & Grout:What Works and What Doesn't
The Best Kept Secret to Cleaning Tile and Grout
DIY Tile Grout Cleaner
Hi Carol - This is the shower cleaner that we use to help keep grout and tiles clean and minimize the mildew. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/shower-cleaner-diy/
First I would spray the grout with a mold and mildew remover then rinse it. Then Make a paste of baking soda and peroxide then apply it to your grout with a toothbrush. Let it sit a little and then remove with a clean cloth.
Hi Carol, You can make a thin paste of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Apply it to the grout and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. Scrub with an old toothbrush and rinse clean. If the grout between the tiles has worn down too far, it may be a better idea to first re-grout and then seal. You can also buy grout pens to quickly “recolor” your grout and make them look new again.
Here are some ideas https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=How%20to%20clean%20tile%20grout%3F&rs=typed&term_meta[]=How%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=to%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=clean%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=tile%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=grout%3F%7Ctyped
Here's an answer that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/easy-eco-cleaning-hacks-on-a-budget-for-your-home/
This is how I do it: How to Clean Grout
Here is how I clean mine https://chascrazycreations.com/best-way-to-clean-tile-floors/
Hands down, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Grab an old toothbrush, a little scrubbing and it’ll be like new again. Be sure to seal it up after. Things like vinegar or similar acids can damage and dissolve grout, they should be avoided.
Hi Carol, hope this helps you. Grout cleaner Combine two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part baking soda. I started with 1 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide. Add 2 tsp dish soap to this, and mix well. (you may need to make a few different batches of this depending on how big of an area you are doing). A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
Work in a small area at a time. Use your hand or a spoon to add a little bit of the cleaner to the grout, and spread along each line. A little bit goes a long way! You don’t need to get a bunch on the tile, but do try to make sure all of the grout is covered. Let this sit for 5-10 minutes. Set a timer and go about your homemaking! This is part of what takes so long, it’s not necessarily labor intensive, but you have to work in small areas and let each area sit for 5-10 minutes at a time.Don’t skip this part because, this his how the solution works.After its sat use a scrub brush to scrub down each grout line. It should only take a few scrubs down each line before you start to see a difference and you can literally see it whiten and brighten right before your eyes. Make sure to scrub all of the grout on each line between your tiles.
This is what I do to really get it looking new. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2023/09/how-to-use-grout-pen-on-tile-do-they-work.html
Hi Carol, hope this helps you. GROUT CLEANER Mix together 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide, and 1 tsp dish soap. Apply cleaning mixture onto grout, wait 5-10 minutes, scrub and rinse. Use a drill brush attachment to save time scrubbing.