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Cleaning Grout With DIY Grout Cleaners (Step by Step)

No one looks forward to cleaning their grout, but with the help of these tips, you can brighten up those dingy grout lines in no time!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Scrub Brush
  • spray bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Hot water
  • 1 cup White vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Baking soda
  • 1/4 cup Hydrogen peroxide
  • Grout sealer (optional)

Instructions

Hot Water & Vinegar Method

  • Start by spraying hot water (or equal parts hot water and white vinegar) onto dirty grout, then give it a good scrub with your scrub brush. If your grout isn’t terribly dirty, this method may be all you need to clean it!
    One of the best and the cheapest DIY Grout Cleaner is plain old hot water!

Baking Soda And Hydrogen Peroxide Method

  • Mix up a cleaning paste of one part baking soda and one part hydrogen peroxide. Spread the paste onto tile grout and let it sit for about an hour.
    After the wait, use your scrub brush to scour the grout and remove any last traces of grime or discoloration. Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up the paste, rinsing as needed to remove any remaining residue.
    A DIY Grout Cleaner of baking soda and peroxide will bubble stains right out of your grout.

Apply A Grout Sealer

  • When your clean grout is bone dry, apply a water-resistant grout sealer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Sealing it will help keep your grout clean longer, and it can help repel mold and mildew too!
    After spending all that effort applying your DIY Grout Cleaner, apply a grout sealer to keep it clean.

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