Comments on: How to Clean Grout http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/ How to clean anything and everything! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jen http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-28417 Jen Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:11:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-28417 Tea tree oil is a fantastic anti-fungal, bacterial etc. Again you do need to be careful of how concentrated you use it as it can cause irritation etc (i.e use gloves). It is also an "oil" i.e it does not dissolve in water, I would suggest mixing the Tea trea oil with a small amount of dish washing liquid then adding the water, the dish washing liquid will allow it to mix evenly throughout the water. After you can then just use some hot soapy water to wipe away the excess. Tea tree oil is a fantastic anti-fungal, bacterial etc. Again you do need to be careful of how concentrated you use it as it can cause irritation etc (i.e use gloves).
It is also an “oil” i.e it does not dissolve in water, I would suggest mixing the Tea trea oil with a small amount of dish washing liquid then adding the water, the dish washing liquid will allow it to mix evenly throughout the water. After you can then just use some hot soapy water to wipe away the excess.

]]> By: Ciel S. Gordon http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-13821 Ciel S. Gordon Sun, 10 May 2009 14:51:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-13821 I am using the Sobnic scrubber instead of my electric toothbrush and the results so far have been far better than before. But, the brush tips come with NO instructions as to which to use where and today (second use) I am havi9ng some trouble changing heads. Could be just the one I am using, the head, or my hands today. But, try it yourself. I am using the Sobnic scrubber instead of my electric toothbrush and the results so far have been far better than before. But, the brush tips come with NO instructions as to which to use where and today (second use) I am havi9ng some trouble changing heads. Could be just the one I am using, the head, or my hands today. But, try it yourself.

]]> By: Vie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-11636 Vie Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:54:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-11636 A cup of Borax and 2 cups of water mixing together in a sprayer will do the trick especially the grout on the floor. Spray the mixture and leave it for 15-25 minutes and dry it with towel or paper towel, viola you have a nice clean and disinfected grout. For the stubborn stains, spray the mixture in the affected area leave it for 5-10 minutes and then brush it hard and dry it with the towel. Thank you A cup of Borax and 2 cups of water mixing together in a sprayer will do the trick especially the grout on the floor. Spray the mixture and leave it for 15-25 minutes and dry it with towel or paper towel, viola you have a nice clean and disinfected grout. For the stubborn stains, spray the mixture in the affected area leave it for 5-10 minutes and then brush it hard and dry it with the towel. Thank you

]]> By: Alan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-8785 Alan Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:03:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-8785 Tile and grout cleaning is a difficult and labor intensive task. Typically, the problems arise within the grout and the exterior because both accumulate soap scum or other materials. By hand, to clean this surface effectively it requires the right cleaners and a lot of scrubbing. The good news is that Daimer Industries have developed steam cleaners that take all of the work out of tile and grout cleaning. We have a wide variety of products to help with this task including portable steamers, pressurized vapor cleaners, and other tile cleaning equipment. Tile and grout cleaning is a difficult and labor intensive task. Typically, the problems arise within the grout and the exterior because both accumulate soap scum or other materials. By hand, to clean this surface effectively it requires the right cleaners and a lot of scrubbing. The good news is that Daimer Industries have developed steam cleaners that take all of the work out of tile and grout cleaning. We have a wide variety of products to help with this task including portable steamers, pressurized vapor cleaners, and other tile cleaning equipment.

]]> By: deena http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-6352 deena Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:10:42 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-6352 CLEANING GROUT: Keep a clorox bleach pen in the shower and before you are done showering go over the lines of the grout with the pen once a week and your grout stays white! CLEANING GROUT: Keep a clorox bleach pen in the shower and before you are done showering go over the lines of the grout with the pen once a week and your grout stays white!

]]> By: Bernadette http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-3013 Bernadette Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:06:25 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-3013 CLEANING GROUT: Easy off oven and grill cleaner for grout with years of buildup; vineger works on the easy jobs...I have tried everything let it sit at least one half hour. Use elctric toothbrush...still time consuming but it works...I also used a clothing steamer first with a towel wrapped around end in one location with grout that seemed to be mixed with caulky material for lack of a better word... CLEANING GROUT: Easy off oven and grill cleaner for grout with years of buildup; vineger works on the easy jobs…I have tried everything let it sit at least one half hour. Use elctric toothbrush…still time consuming but it works…I also used a clothing steamer first with a towel wrapped around end in one location with grout that seemed to be mixed with caulky material for lack of a better word…

]]> By: PB&AJ http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-2939 PB&AJ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:19:58 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-2939 Bleach has not worked at all on my grout, neither has commercial grout cleaner. I'm trying baking soda, peroxide, and then vinegar, in that order. If that doesn't work, I'm throwing a hand-grenade in there and ducking for cover. We just moved in and I have NO idea how long its been since it was cleaned and I'm sure the maintenance people have NO clue what grout sealer is since they didn't even install the tiles correctly! Bleach has not worked at all on my grout, neither has commercial grout cleaner. I’m trying baking soda, peroxide, and then vinegar, in that order. If that doesn’t work, I’m throwing a hand-grenade in there and ducking for cover. We just moved in and I have NO idea how long its been since it was cleaned and I’m sure the maintenance people have NO clue what grout sealer is since they didn’t even install the tiles correctly!

]]> By: JerryP http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-1710 JerryP Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:33:45 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-1710 Gain alcohol is great to kill mold and mildew although it can't be gotten in all states. It's either 175 proof or 190 proof. You can spray it on but beware the effects of breathing the fumes and whatever you do, don't light a match until it has evaporated. Gain alcohol is great to kill mold and mildew although it can’t be gotten in all states. It’s either 175 proof or 190 proof. You can spray it on but beware the effects of breathing the fumes and whatever you do, don’t light a match until it has evaporated.

]]> By: Elmo http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 Elmo Thu, 29 May 2008 20:06:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-1531 Drugstore hydrogen peroxide turns into harmless water quickly. Between dumping it in spray bottle - and probably keeping the nozzle open - and mixing it with water, it will be useless in a day or two. tea oil, or tea tree oil? Tea tree oil is very useful for molds and has some a$$-kicking anti-bacterial properties, too. However, it's not cheap.Some people like the smell. I hate it. Also, cat owners need to be very careful with natural oils. Natural does not mean harmless. Drugstore hydrogen peroxide turns into harmless water quickly. Between dumping it in spray bottle – and probably keeping the nozzle open – and mixing it with water, it will be useless in a day or two.

tea oil, or tea tree oil? Tea tree oil is very useful for molds and has some a$$-kicking anti-bacterial properties, too. However, it’s not cheap.Some people like the smell. I hate it. Also, cat owners need to be very careful with natural oils. Natural does not mean harmless.

]]> By: LLL http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/kitchen-and-bath/kitchen-and-bathroom-surfaces/how-to-clean-grout/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 LLL Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:55:14 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-grout/#comment-1041 Use a 3:1 ratio of baking soda and water to form a paste. Brush into grout and rinse. Repeat for stubborn stains. Use a 3:1 ratio of baking soda and water to form a paste. Brush into grout and rinse. Repeat for stubborn stains.

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