Brighten stained grout in MINUTES using this 3-ingredient DIY cleaner!
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Grout lines are porous, which makes them magnets for grease, soap scum, mould, and just plain run-of-the-mill dirt. Being slightly deeper than the surface of the floor, they’re also a massive pain to clean - simply wiping them down usually isn't enough to remove the tough stains and grime that has found its way into those crevices.
Luckily, there is a way to clean dirty grout using a few common household products and minimal scrubbing.
Here, a 'cleaning queen' shows us how!
Chantel Mila, also known as Mama Mila on social media, is a mum-of-two from Melbourne well-known for her household cleaning tips and tricks.
Here, she's sharing a three-ingredient DIY cleaning solution that she swears by to instantly brighten and clean dirty grout, especially in the bathroom.
"This mixture does the hard work of removing grout stains and buildup," says Mama Mila. Who knew that with just a little time and effort, your grout can look as good as new…
Chantel Mila uses a 3-ingredient DIY solution to instantly brighten stained grout in her bathroom. Credit: TikTok/@mama_mila_.
Here are the ingredients she used:
And here's how she did it:
First, combine one-third cup of hydrogen peroxide and one cup of bicarb soda (not to confuse with baking powder, these two are different!) in a bowl.
Then add one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid into the bowl and mix the cleaning solution together.
Apply the mixture onto your bathroom floor using a scrubbing brush (you can also use an old toothbrush) and work the DIY cleaner into the dirty grout.
Leave the mixture on the bathroom floor for 20 minutes.
Thoroughly rinse and clean the area with water and a mop to reveal the brightened grout.
Here are more grout-cleaning tips and tricks from Better Homes & Gardens:
To clean lightly stained grout, you can also use a strong bleach solution (3/4 cup bleach to 3 ¾ litres of water) and scrub with a small brush or toothbrush. Don't scrub too hard though, or you risk damaging the grout.
Remember to always wear safety goggles to prevent the bleach from splattering in your eyes, and keep the work area ventilated. Alternatively, try a foaming grout cleaner, which might need to soak for several minutes to be effective.
But for deeply stained and discoloured grout, you may need to bite the bullet and replace it instead.
Do you have more grout-cleaning tips to share with us, members? Comment below!
Luckily, there is a way to clean dirty grout using a few common household products and minimal scrubbing.
Here, a 'cleaning queen' shows us how!
Chantel Mila, also known as Mama Mila on social media, is a mum-of-two from Melbourne well-known for her household cleaning tips and tricks.
Here, she's sharing a three-ingredient DIY cleaning solution that she swears by to instantly brighten and clean dirty grout, especially in the bathroom.
"This mixture does the hard work of removing grout stains and buildup," says Mama Mila. Who knew that with just a little time and effort, your grout can look as good as new…
Chantel Mila uses a 3-ingredient DIY solution to instantly brighten stained grout in her bathroom. Credit: TikTok/@mama_mila_.
Here are the ingredients she used:
- 1 cup Bicarb soda (or sodium bicarbonate)
- 1/3 cup Hydrogen peroxide
- 1 tbsp Dishwashing liquid
And here's how she did it:
First, combine one-third cup of hydrogen peroxide and one cup of bicarb soda (not to confuse with baking powder, these two are different!) in a bowl.
Then add one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid into the bowl and mix the cleaning solution together.
Apply the mixture onto your bathroom floor using a scrubbing brush (you can also use an old toothbrush) and work the DIY cleaner into the dirty grout.
Leave the mixture on the bathroom floor for 20 minutes.
Thoroughly rinse and clean the area with water and a mop to reveal the brightened grout.
Here are more grout-cleaning tips and tricks from Better Homes & Gardens:
To clean lightly stained grout, you can also use a strong bleach solution (3/4 cup bleach to 3 ¾ litres of water) and scrub with a small brush or toothbrush. Don't scrub too hard though, or you risk damaging the grout.
Remember to always wear safety goggles to prevent the bleach from splattering in your eyes, and keep the work area ventilated. Alternatively, try a foaming grout cleaner, which might need to soak for several minutes to be effective.
But for deeply stained and discoloured grout, you may need to bite the bullet and replace it instead.
Do you have more grout-cleaning tips to share with us, members? Comment below!
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