How do I clean grout?

Lori Swanberg
by Lori Swanberg

I have brick tile in my long, long hall. The light grey grout is filthy from the dogs constantly bringing in dirt on there paws. I can't get it clean, no matter what I've tried and I don't want to reseal it till it is good and clean, and it needs to be resealed but it's now grey brown, any ideas?

  6 answers
  • Polly Fuller Polly Fuller on Jan 04, 2019

    I need to know that too!

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Jan 04, 2019

    Hello, Peroxide works great, additionally its now sold with a spray top.


    Heres some other recommended cleaners.

    https://www.bobvila.com/articles/cleaning-grout/#.Wi6YzKZOmf0


    I have troubles with dirty paws too, Ive found it necessart to have a spray bottle and microfiber towel at the doorway for pre cleaning before entry into the house. 3-4 sprays to each paw with wiping really has helped to transfer the soil to the towel > rather than my homes floor surfaces.

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Jan 04, 2019

    Use soft scrub and a scrub brush. The bleach in it will help.

  • Nan W. Nan W. on Jan 05, 2019

    Lori: I have had good luck cleaning grout with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser


  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Jan 05, 2019

    Lori,. Try using Soft Scrub on the grout. You can also make a paste of baking soda and vinegar. Put in on with a sponge, like you would grout. Let it sit for about 1 hour then wash down with a sponge and warm water. Aloha!

  • Cleaning Grout with Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda, and Dish Soap

    1. Make a paste.
    2. Apply the paste with a toothbrush.
    3. Let the mixture sit on the grout for 15 minutes.
    4. Rinse the grout with warm or hot water to remove all of the solution.
    5. Use a rag to wipe the grout to remove any leftover residue or dirt.

    Mop the floor with clean water.


    OR


    Making a paste with OxyClean and water. Apply let sit for 20 mins. Scrub with toothbrush. Rinse well.


    Once it's clean, SEAL!