Cleaning Grout

Grout needs regular maintenance or it will quickly discolour. In bathrooms, this is usually caused by a build up of soap & mould. In kitchens oils & fats & on flooring, dirt.

There are many grout cleaning products available at your local supermarket or hardware store. These usually work very well, or you can make up your own grout cleaner and save some money.

When using a commercial grout cleaner, always follow the manufacturers instructions. Remember, when using chemicals, do so in a well ventilated room.

What you will  need:

• Rubber gloves.

• Bucket, with warm water.

• Old toothbrush or green scourer.

• Grout cleaner (either bought or home made)

Grout cleaner 1:

• Add to a spray bottle a mixture of 50% white vinegar & 50% hot water.

• Spray on to grout & leave for 15-10 minutes.

• Scrub off with toothbrush/scourer and hot water.

Grout cleaner 2:

• Make a mix of bicarbonate of soda & water. Stir into a paste.

• Apply to grout & leave for 15-10 minutes.

• Scrub off with a toothbrush/scourer and hot water.

Bleach:

For really hard to shift stains, pour bleach onto a sponge & wipe over the grout. Leave for 5 minutes & scrub off. Be careful using this method on coloured grout, always test on a small area first.

Bleach & bicarbonate of soda:

Make up a paste of bleach & bicarbonate of soda. Apply to grout, leave for 5 minutes & wash off.

Sealing grout:

Grout should be sealed periodically to prevent dirt & debris getting into cracks in the grouting.

Also see:

Cleaning A Burnt Pan,  Cleaning a Microwave, Cleaning Granite, Cleaning Grout, Cleaning Urine From Mattress, Disinfecting Kitchen Sponges, How to Remove Mould and Mildew from Clothes,  Removing Labels and Stickers, Window Condensation