I have a love hate relationship with my grout. Even a weekly tile cleaning can’t keep the grout from getting a build up and a need for some special care once in a while. Mops tend to push debris and dirt into the grout, a good old fashioned hands and knees cleaning is needed to keep it looking in tip top shape, but even then the grout can get a build up. For some grout (especially lighter grout) a bleach cleaner such as Tilex mold and mildew works wonders with a tooth brush/scrub brush and Magic Eraser. But, I wanted to try out a more natural and a less harsh approach and this recipe for cleaning grout works wonders!!! This is also much safer for little kiddos crawling around and even the fur babies that we love so much.
Ingredients for Natural Grout Cleaner:
1/2 Cup of baking soda
1/4 Cup of hydrogen peroxide
1 tsp. dish soap
Mix together the baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap in a small mason jar and use the tooth brush or a spoon to put the mixture on the grout.
Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Scrub with toothbrush and wipe off with a multi purpose spray, Windex, or vinegar and water solution and clean rag. Make sure you wipe area until mixture is completely gone. A magic eraser is also a great addition to this cleaning combo.
You can also try a mixture of:
1 cup baking soda
1 cup of hydrogen peroxide
Directions: Sprinkle baking soda onto the grout until it’s covered and then spray with hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for 5- 10 minutes and scrub with a tooth brush. Wipe clean with an all purpose or Windex and clean rag.
PSA: Invest in a pair of knee pads before you pay special attention to your grout, your knees with thank you!! xoxo ~Sherri