Homemade Grout Cleaner
An effective natural grout cleaner made with common household ingredients.
Servings: 1 cleaning solution
Equipment
- Scrubbing Brush
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide
- 1 teaspoon castile soap
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Add baking soda to a small mixing bowl.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients until it forms a thick paste.
- Scoop a generous amount onto the brush, and scrub into the grout to loosen the dirt.
- Wipe clean with a cloth or sponge.
Notes
- If you have a large room with a lot of grout to clean, then you may need to double or triple this recipe.
- This recipe is meant for one-time use. Leftovers will not save well and should be discarded.
- An old electric toothbrush or an electric cleaning brush will make scrubbing easier and more effective.
- Add a small soft scrub brush attachment to the end of a drill to make a heavy-duty, strong grout-cleaning brush. This trick is especially good for large rooms.
- For highly stained or dirty tile grout, allow the cleaner to sit for 10-20 minutes before scrubbing.
- Allow the grout to airdry or put a fan on it to help it dry faster after cleaning. For best results, avoid stepping on the grout until it's completely dry.
- Lemon essential oil is very helpful for dealing with tough stains on the grout or tile. For extra cleansing power, add a drop onto a stain and let it sit for a few minutes before cleaning it with the grout cleaner.