Stained grout detracts.
Brighten tile grout.
Grout is incredibly porous like a giant sponge which means it will absorb any grease grime oils or spills it comes into contact with says leslie reichert green cleaning coach and author of the joy of cleaning and while the culprit may vary from room to room mildew in the bathroom cooking.
To whiten grout start by spreading a baking soda and water paste on the grout.
Again you can see how i do this in the how to whiten tile grout video link above if it s confusing.
We all deal with dirty grout on our tiles but their is an easy way to whiten it to make a big impact.
If regular bleach lightening won t work the best option that you can pursue is to change the color of your grout by taping off the tile cleaning your grout and applying some grout colorant.
How to whiten tile grout.
When you wipe the tile 90 of the grout renew will stay on the grout.
Depending on the size of the surface you are working on will determine how long the whole process will take.
Though it s not wise to try to lighten this grout with bleach you do have two other methods you can use to change the color of your grout.
Then use a stiff bristled brush to scrub the paste into the grout before rinsing it off with warm water.
Your patience and thoroughness will be fully rewarded because the tile grout will become white as snow.
Wipe clean with the chamois.
Clean tiled surface and let dry.
Wipe or rinse the surface with a lint free cloth to remove any remaining cleaner.
Shake bottle well and remove cap.
Press sponge tip up and down along grout line to apply the product.
After you clean the joints and if they are white whiten them better.
Then scrub the grout with the supplied brush.
How to whiten grout that has turned brown.
Work in small sections you need to wipe the grout renew off the tile before it dries.
It s an easy inexpensive four step process.
Have a bunch of clean dry rags on hand to wipe the grout renew off the tile.
Sponge on the pretreat solution and let it sit for five minutes.
With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between.
Repeat over entire tiled surface.
If your tile grout is dirty and stained but still sound consider whitening the grimy grout with colorant.
If there are mildew stains on the grout spray them with equal parts water and white vinegar and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Using a tile brush add a thin layer to grout and work in sections.
To do this put your gloves on soak a piece of cotton wool in hydrogen peroxide and clean the tile grout.
