How do I clean grout and whiten ceramic tile floors?

Debra
by Debra

How to clean grout and whiten on ceramic tile floors

  6 answers
  • Morgan McBride Morgan McBride on Sep 09, 2019

    You can purchase a grout paint pen. Otherwise, I use bleach and a scrub brush.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Sep 09, 2019

    I use baking soda (make a paste with a little water) and a soft bristle scrub brush.

  • For whitening, try a grout renew pen. They come in multiple colors and I know I've seen white. I recently re-colored my fireplace grout (mine is dark grey now, but they also had white). Check out this tutorial. https://jessicawellinginteriors.com/faux-cement-tile-fireplace/

  • JP JP on Sep 12, 2019

    Just tried white vinegar straight from the bottle and used a toothbrush to scrub the grout works like magic!

  • 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.