This grout cleaning tool review is to help you pick the best grout cleaning tools and simplify the process of cleaning tile and grout.

Steam Cleaners heat regular tap water into pressurized steam, and do a great job removing dirt and grime without any chemicals. Steam Cleaners are great tile and grout cleaners.   They can be used on delicate tile and grout without worrying about scratching or damaging the tile. Most entry level models cost around $100. Professional machines cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, but can be rented for around $50 for half a day. This machine is a brand new version of an all time best seller. It is also very affordable: Wagner 915 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer (See all Steam Cleaners)

Small Grout Brush Slightly larger than a toothbrush with more bristles are great for cleaning grout.  These brushes are specially designed brushes that usually have tapered bristles and upswept or curved ends to help you get into corners, crevices and pits in the grout. Starting at not much more than a toothbrush and easy to find at local stores, they can do a better, quicker job, especially if there are stains, mildew or excessive dirt to deal with. One example is the OXO Good Grips Grout Brush

 Triangle Grout Brush with scraper. One side of the plastic triangle has a few rows of stiff bristles, such as those made by Carlisle and the other sides are for gripping. Many types can be used either handheld or attached to a pole, allowing you the versatility to use it for multiple tiled surfaces. They can be purchased for around $10. Triangle Grout Brush With Scraper

Small Heavy Duty Brushes. Using a  grout cleaning”toothbrush” is a common way to clean tile and grout. After scrubbing the grout, it is easy to rinse and wipe both the tile and grout with a sponge to make sure the entire surface is clean. It can take awhile to clean this way and it is not comfortable for most people to be on their hands and knees the entire time it takes to clean a tiled floor. A toothbrush with extra firm bristles will do the best job. Please see OXO Good Grips Deep Clean Brush Set

Professional Grout Cleaning Brushes. With swivel heads and heavy-duty bristles, rotating heads and compact designs, these brushes are what the pros use to clean grout and tile and make it easy to reach all the nooks and crannies in the kitchen, bathroom or other tiled areas. You can purchase a decent one for about $30. You can find good ones at janitorial supply companies or online. Industrial Tile & Grout Swivel Brush

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Two-in-One Tile and Grout Brush. One of the newest tile and grout cleaning tools is dual-sided with one side of wedge-shaped bristles to clean the grout and another side for the tile. It is easy to flip it back and forth as you work across the floor or other surface. Many also have adjustable length handles, making it comfortable for everyone to use. Prices are similar to other professional brushes.

“Eraser” or Sponge-like Cleaners. Some are similar to a sponge, like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and clean the grout and tile as you gently scrub. They are great for cleaning grout.  Others, like StainEraser Tile Grout cleaner, are made of rubber and require a little more elbow grease to rub dirt and stains away similar to a pencil eraser. Some leave a rubber residue that needs to be wiped, swept or vacuumed up. They do not need chemicals or any other product to get the tile and grout clean. They range from $1-$20 each. The ones intended specifically for grout are usually a bit more expensive but will do a better job, especially for problem areas. Be sure to read the labels carefully as some of these will scratch or damage some tile.

Power Brushes/Scrubbers. These tools cut down on the time and effort you spend cleaning since the battery-powered motor does much of the work for you. Some have rotating brushes while others use attached sponges or scouring pads, depending on the surface you are cleaning. Most run about 30 minutes on a single charge. Prices are from $20-$100 or more depending on what you are looking for. Hand held, smaller ones are cheaper than ones with larger brushes/pads or those attached to long handles or poles. Look for those made by a quality manufacture for best results such as Black and Decker’s Scumbuster or Power Scrubber.

We hope this review will be able to help you out in determining the type of grout cleaning tool or equipment that is best for you. For any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave us your comments.

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1. Use a tile cleaner that is strong enough to get the job done. We recommend 409, Tilex, or diluted bleach. These cleaners work and the tile and do a fairly good job at cleaning grout.
2. Use a grout brush or a special grouting tool to clean the grout. If it is needed you may even want to use a special grout. You can make a household scrubbing paste by mixing baking soda and salt with a little bit of water. Then you want to want to apply it to the grout using a medium firm brush. Let it sit for a while and then scrub it off. Other useful household items you could you to clean the grout include hydrogen peroxide, bleach (Clorox) and even lemon juice. If none of the above work for treating the grout stain, you may want to consider using a commercial grout cleaner, a grout colorant, or a grouting pen.




3. When you are just learning hot to clean bathroom grout, it is best to start with the shower and the tub. Spray the grout cleaner unto the tile and let it sit for 5 to ten minutes.
4. Then scrub the grout around the tiles in any area that shows discoloration or where mold and mildew is growing. Then wipe it down with a sponge.
5. After scrubbing the grout rinse with water. If you still dirt redo steps 3 and four, if not dry with a towel and move onto your next bathroom tiled area which will probably be the counters and splash board.
6. Clean these that same way as listed above. Be sure to clean the grouted area around the sink as this can get very dirty. The last tiled area you want to clean will be the floor. You can use either a tile cleaner or a floor cleaner, just make sure you do a good job cleaning the grout so that your floor can look its best. Congratulations now you now how to clean tile and grout!

If you are still not able to get the grout clean, or the grout show some signs of discoloration, you will probably need to use a grout cleaner or a grout cleaning chemical. When you are using stronger chemicals it is also a good idea to use gloves. Avoid contact with skin and around the eyes. After cleaning the tile and grout area with a strong chemical, you need to make sure to rinse thoroughly and then dry the area off with a rag or a towel.

For the deepest grout cleaning, you may want to use a grout steam cleaner. The steam from the cleaner should be a able to clean in place that you aren’t even able to reach. The way that is works in that it boils and pressurizing the water and then shoots it at the grout. Typically it works best on grout that is less then thirty years old. Many people like this method a lot because it does not involve any chemical at all and they see it as being more friendly to the environment. After having your grout steam cleaned, you may want to use a grout sealer to seal the porous surface and keeps the grout from getting dirty for a long time.

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