I know this can be a tedious task but the good news is that there is a super easy way to clean grout lines! If you didn’t see my original post on cleaning grout you can view it here.
Here’s what you will need:
1. Bleach Pen
Step 1: Start by filing in your grout lines with the bleach pen. You don’t need a lot, just a fine line along the entire grout line.
Note: When I posted the original post on cleaning grout I had a lot of readers asking me if it is okay to use the bleach pen on colored grout. Yes it is! I’ve actually never had white grout, I’ve only used this trick on colored grout and it has never bleached the color from it.
Step 2: Next let the bleach sit on the grout for approximately 10 minutes. Let the bleach do all the hard work for you!
Step 3: Take a sponge and wipe the bleach from the grout. I like to smear it around and clean the entire tile surface with it so that I don’t have to go back and clean the tile separately. Rinse well.
Step 4: Let your grout and tile completely dry and then apply grout sealer according to the directions. There are lots of types of grout sealers but this is the one that I bought.
It’s easy to apply. Spray it on, let it set 5-10 minutes and then wipe the surface clean. Super easy!
Wasn’t that an easy task!? Now your counter tops, floors and showers will look sparkly clean and new for months to come!!!
To see one reader’s transformation click HERE.
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Great post on sealing grout! Sealing grout is extremely important. I always advise my readers to seal grout regularly, like every 6 to 8 months. It helps keep the grout clean and not so easily stained. I like using Clorox Bleach Pen too to clean the grout before sealing. It makes everything a lot easier and faster. Another way to do it is with a grout steam cleaner, which uses pressurized steam to get rid of grout stains. Bleach pens and steam cleaners are my favorite tools for cleaning tile grout.
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What do you recommend to clean hard water staining (the white-ish kind) off of colored grout? I can’t seem to find a common answer and I’m afraid to just try something in fear that it will ruin the color of the grout. I have brown grout between ceramic glazed tiles in my shower surround and on my vanity. Where the water doesn’t touch the grout, it’s nice and brown, but on the part where I wipe and most water would get on the vanity or the part in the shower that water hits, it’s lighter. I’m guessing it’s lime deposit, but I can’t use something like CLR or bleach apparently because it will discolor the grout. What do I do to make it look good again before resealing it?
I have always had tan grout (in both our houses) and I’ve always used the bleach pen without it fading the grout. I’ve never heard of the bleach pen fading grout so I would definitely try it. The only other thing I can suggest is to make a past of baking soda, wipe it on the grout lines, spray it with vinegar, let it sit for a few minutes and then scrub and rinse.
Can you recommend a natural way to clean grout without using commercial products? Just wondering… Thank You for your time :) Jill
You can use straight hydrogen peroxide or on this post there’s another solution: http://askannamoseley.com/2013/05/budget-friendly-home-made-cleaners/ (it’s about 1/2 way down the page)