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walter April 8th 12 10:49 PM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
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

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gonjah April 8th 12 10:59 PM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
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.

walter April 9th 12 12:21 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 

"gonjah" gonjah.net wrote in message
net...
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?


gonjah April 9th 12 01:29 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
On 4/8/2012 5:21 PM, walter wrote:

"gonjah" gonjah.net wrote in message
net...
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.



Bob F April 9th 12 01:30 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
walter wrote:
"gonjah" gonjah.net wrote in message
net...
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?


I would not recommend any metal brushes.



Bob F April 9th 12 01:35 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
Bob F wrote:

Also, re-seal the grout after it has dried.



HeyBub[_3_] April 9th 12 03:23 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
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?


Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably
just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the
lines), but if all else fails...



gonjah April 9th 12 04:04 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
On 4/8/2012 8:23 PM, HeyBub wrote:
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?

Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably
just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the
lines), but if all else fails...



I thought about that but didn't want to make a mess. Sure would have
been easier.

Doug[_14_] April 9th 12 06:14 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 20:23:04 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:

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?


Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably
just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the
lines), but if all else fails...



I can't speak from experience and I agree it seems easier than on your
knees but I question whether ...1-the overspray might cause other
damages...2-the high water pressure might break out some grout.

ChairMan[_3_] April 9th 12 07:00 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
HeyBub wrote:
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?


Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's
probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to
coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails...



three words......step away from the pressure washer......okay, six
wordsg



josue quintanilla April 9th 12 08:53 AM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
Bleach can work, and if you could mix in some googone to help with
releasing some dirt and oil, that will help, but only a little bit.
Homedepot sells a grout scrubbing brush that'll keep you off your
hands and knees. It would also be good if you have a shop vac to
clean up all the slurry that will be on the floor. Don't forget to
get a face mask because those fumes can be awful. The outcome of your
hard work can only be determined by the amount of neglect your T&G has
recieved over the years. Def. seal your grout when you're done. We
only use solvant based sealers when working with man made tiles. The
labor will be intensive and time consuming, if all else fails, hire a
professional.

P.S. If grout is mixed and installed properly, it can withstand up to
2000+psi w/o harm. It's what my company uses on a daily basis.

GL!!!


HeyBub[_3_] April 9th 12 01:32 PM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
gonjah wrote:
On 4/8/2012 8:23 PM, HeyBub wrote:
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?

Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's
probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to
coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails...



I thought about that but didn't want to make a mess. Sure would have
been easier.


Oh, a mess it will make. It sure did when I pressure-washed some interior
walls and ceiling!

But I'm living proof that cleaning the resultant mess was far easier than
the original plan on cleaning the walls and ceiling!

Again, if all else fails...






Bob F April 9th 12 04:45 PM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
HeyBub wrote:
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?


Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's
probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to
coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails...


Three words. Quick tile removal.

At least for one of my neighbors.



gonjah April 9th 12 06:18 PM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
On 4/9/2012 9:45 AM, Bob F wrote:
HeyBub wrote:
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?

Two words: Pressure Washer.

No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's
probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to
coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails...

Three words. Quick tile removal.

At least for one of my neighbors.



11 words, a period followed by a little :).

My pressure washer has a wand attachment to lower the PSI. :)

Regardless, who wants all that water IN your house?




HeyBub[_3_] April 9th 12 09:23 PM

How to clean tile grout lines
 
gonjah wrote:

11 words, a period followed by a little :).

My pressure washer has a wand attachment to lower the PSI. :)

Regardless, who wants all that water IN your house?


Duh!

It's certainly less work than taking the tiles outside to pressure wash the
grout.




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