Also very good, probably due to the bleach and abrasive, but less convenient to apply than the other two. I did not like it. You can get it in numerous different colors. Not sure why, but I got my grout cleaner with that than any other product, and saved a bunch of $$$. Then buy the grout sealer roll on brush for five dollars. Read the directions of your sealer and see what it says. Lol Let me know if you would like to see them. Although Vinegar is anti-bacterial, I thought I’d try the added anti-bacterial soap. The grayish/putty color looks about right. We have just put in a new bathroom complete with tile and grout on the walls because my husband thought it would make for better resale down the road. Make sure to tell me some more DIY stories, I like how you think!! If you don’t mind please let me know how it works because this could be a neat product to try and share with everyone. I also use it on the faucets, mirrors and our acrylic tub. Easy peasy to clean with the Bona System. I am from Australia. Two words… GROUT MAGIC. Using a light paste of the powder and water. My husband and I worked together grouting our 4’x5′ shower and swore at the stuff. But it looks like it’ll be more than worth it in the long run. It gently scrubbed off the ring that a lot of toilets get after many years of use. I also have recently been testing oxy clean on a number of different hard surfaces, although I never had tried it for cleaning ceramic tile and grouting. Just remember, “grout the color of dirt.” P.S. Awesome Anni, thanks for your kind words. Caustic, but effective. Good idea Keith to liberally apply grout sealer to grout. I put it on and left it for as long as it took me to clean the floor and it wasn’t enough time. Its soaked all the way through. I COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW WELL THIS WORKED! I believe it has a mild acid in it which is the miracle worker (so wear gloves, though I have used it most times bare handed). Home Depot and Lowe’s sell a sealer that comes in a bottle with a brush on the top. Plus, oxygenated bleach doesn’t contain chlorine. It works great. Are you referring to the paintable grout pens or is this a cleaning product? because our home now has a grouted shower…Before it was an all-in-one shower stall that was much easier to clean. with DITRA. The tile and grout lines in it are squeaky clean so I’m just going to use some grout paint and be done with it. If you’re pregnant, the bleach is supposed to foam up. We have a lot of tile and grout in our house, a good steam clean followed by a sealer works great. Let me know how the rest of the cleaning goes but it sounds like you’re pretty happy. Never had a grout problem. It does have the potential for staining effects and health concerns. I swear it turns gray the instant you look at it , Hi Jeff. For the kitchen, I have used a paste made of baking soda and white vinegar. The main idea thread from everyone seams to be daily maintenance cleaning is the biggest and best thing we can all do. Paint. That or pay a company like mine to do it for fifty dollars. Its harsh smelling but it works even on pee stains. Works amazing. In this case 2 cups of Eco Orange to 4 cups of warm water. You will literally see brownish gunk coming off. Is to seal the floor. I just finished cleaning my ceramic tiles & Grout with Fantastik with Scrubbing Bubbles using a scrub brush. I found out about it when I bought new pots and pans and it was recommended for proper cleaning of the stainless. I like the fact that it turns colors to indicate the wiping action. Wet the bar and scrub the grout. Had never used it before and now I wonder how I ever cleaned without it! It works. Today I did a side by side comparison of quite a few methods, most recommended, some elsewhere. He recommended a quick spray with a vinegar solution and quick wipe down after each use. I don’t time the “sitting”, just wipe and do a quick rinse when I get back to the shower. Don't refinish furniture, banisters or cupboards while pregnant. After 43 years of trying to clean the grout, I finally took a hammer to it. It does remove a lot of mold and mildew. I then cover the grout with it and let it sit overnight, about 24 hours. HCP planning to wash gloves with diluted bleach solution should wear long-cuffed gloves. Don’t know how much would cost to have regrouted. What kind of steam cleaner do you use? Also give it a good rinse after letting it sit for awhile. Thanks again for all you do! ft. floor! Sounds like really tough stains need the Lysol toilet cleaner. I’ve read so many articles on the awesomeness of OxiClean (oxygenated bleach) and wanted to see for myself how it would work on ceramic tile & grout. hope you can help me. Epoxy grout is a royal b**** to install! Time will tell if it works. Enter Eco Orange Citrus Cleaner. I mix baking soda with bleach. The shower tile is looking fantastic but the grout is still discolored in some areas. I’ll have to give Shout a try. You’re right, epoxy grout stays way cleaner than sanded or un-sanded and doesn’t look bad. I used it as a paste and it cleaned my grout back to its ORIGINAL clean white finish. I just coated my shower stall with the mixture and am waiting for the stuff to work before rubbing or scrubbing. You have great…commenters! Great site – Thanks everyone! Whoa, I’m willing to give this a shot Pat. I watched as years of someone else’s filth just washed down the drain. However, the spray trigger failed after that to work. Thanks Lindsey for mentioning Mapei’s grout renew, I’ll have to check that out and do a tutorial. I think OxiClean can certainly help with stains that haven’t gone for years and years. Susie, thanks so much for your tip. Heat 1 cup of white vinegar in the microwave for 90 seconds. You want to make sure that where the tile walls of a shower meet the floor to use a waterproof grout that will NOT crack. It was easier than I thought and I recommend it to anyone with grout problems. I used the Chlorox one for a while and it only went so far. Cladosporium is a common mold that may cause allergic reactions in some people. Be careful not to use blue or orange cascade gel or any colored one. At this point I’m thinking of doing a follow-up post just to list all the great ideas like yours. I only used it because I’ve grouted tile before and don’t mind trying new products. But don’t do it yourself. I sure hope it works for you. Brushed it on and let it set for 30 minutes. This is super concentrated but that’s the point. I’s so nice to find there are other persons in this world that want things to look nice and for the product we use to work and hopefully be safe. I put it in the grout lines and let sit till I had all grout filled and started scrubbing with the scrub brush. the next day i was sick and still am. To my utter disbelief, after the cleaning, it was as if I was looking at a new shower! I wish I could load the pictures I took to show the results! But now that you’re pregnant, you have to give your superwoman powers a break. I have a shower with tile and glass and it gets dirty all the time. So I decided to try the clothing steamer ??? I might try to clean a bit more and see what happens. many homes does not have the grout sealants, and which they should have especially there’s water involved. In theory the extraction unit will spray the tile with a light pressure and mimic the light scrubbing. Just a random thought (I have a lot of those)… and if that is the case, that ain’t comin’ out honey!! I used tilex mold and mildew spray to clean 2 bathrooms in my house. Like I said in the introduction we’ve used it to clean different areas of our home like sinks, bathtubs, floors, etc. You and the other commenters have convinced me to give both Bar Keeper’s Friend and Magic Erasers a shot. Is it a brand that is affordable? I like for things to be very clean with little chemical presence and with minimal effort. No scrubbing! The tile in particular sparkled and some of the grime I couldn’t get off with the scrub brush in tests #1 and #2 was completely gone. (Someone may have said this, but I didn’t read all the responses…..) . Using bleach for cleaning the bathroom : Hi everyone just a bit worried i am 5 weeks 6 days pregnant and was cleaning the bathrooms yesterday with bleach and I was using gloves but once I took them off I … hi jeff. Sunlight dishwasher powder. Rubber gloves—Protect your hands while cleaning, especially when using acid-based cleaners or if you suffer from skin sensitivity. Rinse. And sometimes when I’m lazy I just spray liquid bleach right on the grout! I’ve used Pert shampoo and it worked for me, plus it’s not so hazardous on the lungs. Good to know that we’ll have to reseal the grout after using this product. There are much less fumes doing it this way compared to opening a bottle of liquid bleach. Thank you! Are you referring to a magic eraser or is there a different product? Remembering my Nana telling me about the super powers of white vinegar, I grabbed a bottle and filled it with warmed white vinegar and some lemon juice, sprayed onto my tile and grout, let stand for about 10 minutes, and then stormed in with my steamer like it was some sort of battle armor. It is a good product when used properly and brings back the new look in the grout lines. Scrub all your grout this way – and then wipe down a couple of times with water to get all the baking soda off. sadly, it is scary to use, because, even I, with no history of asthma or lung weakness, get a constricted upper chest and the smell persists for a few days– worrisome. Bleach is a very harsh chemical to use and to have in your house. Scrub with the brushes until the stains are out. I hope you have a great holiday too!! Immediate results. I will never go back to chemical trials. Jeff, I found your site while looking for an answer on how to clean some dirty commercial ceramic tile. Hi, I was looking for tips on how to get shower tile clean but my tiles are on the walls so I couldn’t use your method since such a solution would simply not “sit” on the tiles. But while the chemicals in cleaners foam, bleach, and disinfect to make our dishes, bathtubs and countertops gleaming and germ-free, many also contribute to indoor air pollution, are poisonous if ingested, and can be harmful if inhaled or touched. use the handy angled head to lightly fill the grout, wait 5 to 10 min and rinse with water. The grout was clean in some areas and dirty in others as was the tile. This method reminds me of something Tim Allen would do on his show, Home Improvement, but it worked very well. You can get them at Home Depot, Lowes, and probably Walmart. open the windows and let the bathroom air out after a cleaning and be sure to rinse really well. Do I need to remove the sealant before cleaning again? That’s awesome Maggie, was it a reasonable price? Hi I my name is Jessica I wanted to comment on the grout … I have subway tiles in the bathroom I use a Brillo pad to remove the grout it came off right away. clean bright white grout again..Try it…. Have your partner or someone else mix water and bleach (according to the instructions on the bottle) to scrub down moldy tile, glass, ceramic, metal and plastic. for commercial or residential really tough like 6 years tough…..basic cleaner then finish off with a steam cleaner and metal brush in unison (did not damage the floor tiles i worked on) a 30ft x 30ft floor so i needed to speed things up a bit so at the same time i used a drill with wire brush and steam cleaner at the same time……kick ass no damage but still requires elbo grease if very dirty. This is seriously am awesome idea!!! Iron/rust is a different ball of wax. Shake to mix. If it helped you with your nasty tile grout then others might want to give it a try. Your tips are very helpful. I think you’re right Cheryl, they have a mild abrasiveness to them. Then, get a good sealer and apply to the tile and the grout. smells better than just regular vinegar, and cleans better too. The only thing I have found that works on my shower grout is X14. My chrome sink drain will never be the same! In a nutshell, and the way I understand it is, the D.I. If it’s really terrible just put it on the night before and scrub/rinse the next day. cleaner to 10oz. Easy to use, worked fine of soap scum, glass, etc, but very little effect on the mould in the grout. Mostly white, except the floor which is beige grout. I will try these cleaners for sure! Bleach is particularly dangerous if it comes into contact with the eyes. Thank you SOOO much for your suggestions! We wipe it down with a squeegee (getting old and it has only been a week!!) (I feel the wise guy who put this kind of grout – think grout around a pool – needs to be visited by the mildew fairy on a daily basis! So, I applied by hand. Since I am always looking for ways to clean easier and more safely, I am testing the vinegar/Dawn formula. Wouldn’t recommend a powerwasher inside the house. In a spray bottle mix a cup of white vinegar and a cup of water. Ask your partner (nicely) to carry most of the cleaning weight for the next nine months, or hire a pro if that’s in your budget. I cut the opening off a bit for a larger output. Use hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach. Now I’ll watch some tv for 2 hours, then go rinse it & see how it works. I used clr…and a toothbrush…almost like brand new grout..:-). I just put cork floors in for my yoga studio and Reiki Treatment room and love them. My floor is a fantastic example of failing to use said tools. I love reading everyone’s tips and hope that we all learn from each other. Does anyone know if Resolve carpet cleaner will harm grout? Step 2: Wear protective clothing and gloves … I just got a tip on how to maintain white grout from a guy in the plumbing department at Home Depot. En los años 70 fue la máxima de la moda hippie, las mujeres llevaban minifalda y los hombres pantalones de campana con chaquetas de pana. 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