What inexpensive product can I use to clean my grout??

Question

We recently put in ceramic tile and did not seal it. Now the grout looks dingy. What would be a good product to buy. What is something I DON'T want to use?? Thanks!!

Answer 1

sham wow

Answer 2

Fling  a packet of washing powder at the wall and use a floor buffing machine on it.  

Answer 3

Tile and Grout Cleanser

Combine 2 parts baking soda, 1 part borax, and 1 part hot water, add-

ing additional water as necessary to form a thick paste.  Apply to the

tile and grout and scrub with a soft brush. Rinse well.

Answer 4

right before we moved, my mom hired someone to powerwash our white tile grout all through a heavy traffic area.

it worked wonders and she wished she'd thought of it before we were just moving out lol.

Answer 5

I would buy a commercial strength product. Truth is you will probably spend more on trying cheap items before it works. Do it right the first time.

Answer 6

bleach, then seal.  however pale colored grout will always be a challenge.  you can tint it to same color as the tiles or darker and not have to keep it white.

Answer 7

1 part vinegar to 4 parts water.Let set for 5 minutes or so. Use a nylon scrub brush, NOT A METAL ONE !!. This should work, however do not use this often, vinegar is acidic and if used often will eventually break down your grout.