Over time, grout can become dirty, mouldy and unsightly. But with the right tools cleaning grout is easy!
If you don’t regularly clean up your grout it can become filthy and hard to clean. There are a few ways to clean stubborn grout, all which include a bit of elbow grease!
Depending on the how dirty your grout is, you can use the following suggestions and see which one works for you…
To begin with, wipe over the grout area you want to clean with hot water, this will help clean and remove some dirt and grime on the surface.
Steam clean
Attach the small hard brush to your handheld steam cleaner and begin by steaming straight onto the grout line. Use the brush lightly and gently scrub as you go. The dirt will be lifted from the grout effortlessly. Finish the job by wiping over with a damp microfibre cloth, use white to see the amount of dirt that has been lifted as this is very satisfying to see.
Shaving foam
This is the cheapest and hassle free way of cleaning grout. Simply apply shaving foam on the grout lines, scrub in using a recycled toothbrush or grout cleaning brush, leave for 10 minutes and rinse with a damp microfibre cloth.
Scrub mommy paste
If your grout hasn’t been cleaned in a while, I find a cleaning paste like the scrub mommy power paste is a quick solution to get rid of dirt and grime. Apply using the provided scrub sponge rub in and watch the dirt lift away.
Powdered stain remover
Mix up with warm water and apply direct to the grout lines. Use an oxi stain remover for best results.
White toothpaste
White toothpaste is a minty miracle, dampen a recycled tooth brush or damp grout cleaning brush with warm water, apply toothpaste just as you would if you were brushing your teeth and work into the grout lines. Leave on the grout lines for a few minutes before rinsing away.
Bicarbonate of soda paste
If you are looking to use a homemade cleaning product mix together bicarb and washing up liquid until you have a nice thick paste. Then apply to the grout lines, scrub in and rinse away. This paste is also great for shinning up sinks and cleaning soap scum lines from the bath.
Whatever method you choose, with the right tools and cleaner you can have your grout look good as new!
