I clean the shower weekly, but I cannot seem to get the grout clean.
Any suggestions?
2007-03-01 04:59:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Re-grout it with new grout.
Very easy to do, and def the best, perm. cheap result!
2007-03-01 05:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tallbirdmace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at Lowe's for a grout cleaner where they sell grout sealers and such. If you do get it clean you may want to seal it to keep it that way. It is supposed to be done every two yrs. no one does though. If it doesn't clean it you might have to try to use a grout removing tool and take the surface of it out and replace witha new covering of new grout, it's easy, follow the directions. then it will look btrand new, it'll have to dry and be sealed also. Try oxyclean too. Bleach and a hard brush. Then if it comes clean let it dry well and seal it, it is easier than all the other work. good luck. Look on DIYwebsite, they may help you.
2007-03-01 05:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are grout cleaning kits available at Home Depot or any other major store such as bathroom kitchen store. My grout was white so about once a month I used a toothbrush and bleach. The grout came out great. Some folks dont like to use bleach so there are these kits. Harriet Carter, the mass producer of gizmos offers a tile and grout cleaning kit.
2007-03-01 05:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try dipping an 'old' toothbrush into straight-from-the-bottle chlorine bleach and 'scrubbing' it really well ... it may take four or five scrubbings to 'show' but the bleach should both 'clean the grout' and also 'lighten the stains' ... and are you SURE that the grout is 'white' ... some grout is actually a 'tan' or 'beige' and the bleach won't ever 'whiten' that grout completely.
2007-03-01 05:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those Clorox Bleach pens work great. Draw a thin layer along all the grout lines, let it set for a couple minutes and then rinse well. Repeat the tough spots if necessary.
I recommend wearing gloves and and old clothes you don't mind getting bleach on.
I do this every once in awhile for the most part it is just here and there touch up.
The Pens are sold almost everywhere now!
Good Luck and Happy Cleaning!
http://www.clorox.com/solutions_bleach_pen.php
2007-03-01 05:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by sassypants_911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some tartaric acid from the store. Use about 3 tablespoons (dissolved in a cup of boiling water)- and a dash of dishwashing liquid. Mix this all with about 2 - 3 liters water. Spray this on the grouting and leave on for 15 - 20 minutes. It eats away at all the dirt. Wear gloves for protection of your hands.
2007-03-02 17:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by MaggieSA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swear by Tilex mold and mildew bathroom cleaner. Spray it on the tile and let is sit for a few then wipe and rinse. I would use a brush on the grout if it is really bad.
2007-03-01 07:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by Aquaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I discovered a product that is called Holy Cow, it's Non-Toxic, biodegradable, VOC free, etc. It smells nice and it amazing. Try the heavy duty version. Don't dilute, use directly and use it along with a scouring pad. Before scrubbing and rinsing, let it sit a minute or two.
The best part yet is that it only costs a couple of bucks and I've got it on sale for only 99 cents!
2007-03-01 05:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by ahsmanager 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray Tilex on the area and wait 15 minutes. Then, rinse the area with water and use a toothbrush to scrub away hard to remove stains.
2007-03-01 05:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by C V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tilex Mold and Mildew . works great...wear a mask, the smell will make u a bit lite headed...but it works wonders...for best results spray and let sit for about 10 minutes or longer and then clean
2007-03-01 06:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by eyesopen16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋