Tile and Grout Cleaner Tool Review

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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Our showers, bathrooms and even our kitchens are the source of pride for any homeowner or homemaker. One of the main problems encountered is how to make them immaculately clean and stain free. We are one of the many homeowners who want to get rid of that unsightly molds and mildew from our tile grouts. Read on these 6 easy tips on how clean and get rid of those unsightly stains on our tile and shower grouts.

One tip is to use a bleach solution in a spray bottle. We use a diluted 1:2 ration of bleach to water. We spray this on the problem area, let it stay for twenty minutes and then we rinse it off. If we have colored tiles in our home, we can use oxygenated bleach or bleach with a color guard feature.

Another tip is to use vinegar and paper towels. These are readily available and easy to use. Dampen the paper towels with distilled white vinegar and paste them on the walls. Let  this sit for a couple of hours and the stains will be gone. This method has both its strong and weak points. A weak point is that it takes hours to finish the work and we have to use a lot of paper towels and white vinegar. A strong point is that this process is not harsh and vinegar is an organic and environment friendly cleaner.

Still another tip for cleaning tile and shower grout is using a grout pen with a water proof epoxy. A lot of these can be easily bought from hardware stores. They are great for specific problem areas. These pens can reseal the damaged surface of the tile grout and even bring back it original color and shine! If you’re thinking of using grout pens, buy a couple since these can approximately cover 50 meters or a hundred feet per pen and they have a standing time of 24 hours before you can normally use the shower or bathroom.

Lemon juice is a mild product for tile cleaning. Just  apply this to the affected area, let it sit for about 15 minutes and then wipe it off with a damp sponge. We can repeat this process before thinking of changing to harsher cleaning products that may cause discoloration and damage.

The fifth tip for homemakers is to use baking soda paste. Just make a paste out of ordinary baking soda, water or vinegar as the solvent mixed with a bit of table salt for that extra scrubbing power. We apply this to tile grouts. This is especially great for those small hard to reach crevices and black spots on the grout. We just apply it and then we rinse and dry the area.

A general tip for cleaning tile grout is to choose the best product and procedure for the task at hand. Some homemakers may be overzealous and immediately opt for the harsher cleaning products, when the milder products with a little bit of elbow grease will work wonders for tile and shower grouts.

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Learning how to clean grout can easily increase the lifespan and durability of your tile and grout making sure you use the right type of tile and grout cleaners and keep your grout properly. Below are a few tips to help you get started:

Things you should do when you clean grout using grout cleaners,

Do get the area damp before started, this will help loosen up the grime and make it easier to remove. Be careful not to get the area to wet, especially if the grout is damaged. You can you water and a mild grout cleaner to get the tile wet before starting.

Do be careful while scrubbing the grout. Generally, it is okay to scrub the tile, but scrubbing the grout when it is old, or it is only epoxy grout can cause problems.

Do use a disinfectant. Generally, a mild one will do. Do not leave chemicals on grout for more time then id needed to adequately kill germs and bacteria.

Do dry the area off completely after cleaning. This can help prevent mold and mildew. If you few it is needed, you may also open up the windows to allow more ventilation.

When cleaning floors, Do remember to use a cushion or knee pads. Being on the hard tile floor for several hours can be quite difficult if you are not used to it.

Do remember to replace cracked, chipped or broken tiles whenever you find them and fix grouting problems right away. These will generally help you avoid long-term problems don the road.

Do remember to seal your grout after it is cleaned. Sealing your grout will help prevent dirt and grime from getting stuck in the grout. This is especially important in areas that receive heavy traffic as well as around bathroom counters and sinks.

Do have fun! Remember that once your tile and grout are cleaned, you can start reaping the benefits immediately.