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Default How to clean tile grout lines

On 4/8/2012 5:21 PM, walter wrote:

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On 4/8/2012 3:49 PM, walter wrote:
My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines.

Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt
has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them
unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no
crumbling).

While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile
grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure?

What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition?

Thanks


I use a small brush, bleach right out of the bottle and elbow grease.
Worked like a charm.


Thank you
What kind of brush did you use? Fiber, Brass, Stainless Steel?


http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/b...hes-54475.html

The nylon bristle one. I did most of my house and it took 2 brushes but
I could have used 3. About 800 sf (?)

I wouldn't use the others because they may discolor the grout. You have
to be careful. Don't use a green scratch pad. It'll turn the grout green.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5057/5...8cece2a1_z.jpg

You might want to do a small area first to see if it causes any
discoloration. My grout is off-white so the bleach brightened it up
nicely. Wife was very impressed.