How to clean grout?

Linda
by Linda

What can you use to clean/bleach the grout between ceramic floor tiles and then is there something you can seal the grout with to keep it clean??

  9 answers
  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Jan 14, 2019

    Mix a thin paste of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, apply it to the grout, wait 10 minutes then scrub with a toothbrush, wiped clean with a damp cloth. Baking soda is mildly abrasive so it helps remove the dirt that is stuck in the porous grout surfaces without causing any damage. Yes, you can buy grout sealer and treat it after you are finished.

  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on Jan 14, 2019

    Hi Linda, sorry you are having problems cleaning your floors and grout. Hope this will help you. How to Clean & Seal Old Grout in Tile Floor | Hunker

    1. https://www.hunker.com › ... › Home Repair & Maintenance › Home Maintenance

    Sep 28, 2018 - It can be a pain, but grout cleaning and sealing is one of the most important parts of keeping your tiled spaces looking pretty and presentable, ...

  • Hi Linda - This is the shower cleaner that we use to help keep grout and tiles clean and minimize the mildew - it works on kitchen grout too. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly

    https://pinkfortitude.com/shower-cleaner-diy/

    PS - I'm getting ready to release a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. If you want to know when it's released, you can get it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank/

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Aug 08, 2022

    1. Remove surface dirt with hot water and a towel.
    2. Mix together ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, 1 tsp dish soap.
    3. Spoon cleaning agents onto grout and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
    4. Scrub the grout lines with a brush. ...
    5. Wipe clean.


  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Nov 30, 2022

    This is how I do it: How to Clean Grout

    1. Remove surface dirt with hot water and a towel.
    2. Mix together ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, 1 tsp dish soap.
    3. Spoon cleaning agents onto grout and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
    4. Scrub the grout lines with a brush. ...
    5. Wipe clean.


  • 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.

  • Deb K Deb K 20 hours ago

    Hi Linda, 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.