Dirty grout...hmmm

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Perrella

Thanks, I'm going to give both the bleach and the Kaboom a try.

Man, I hope I can find something...if not, I have to bust the stuff up and go back to linoleum....errr

How about removing just the grout and re-grouting? I use Laticrete Spectralock grout and would highly recommend it...it's an amazing stain-proof epoxy grout. It is a little more difficult to work with than regular grout... more of a time crunch in workability.... but once done, it's a great wearing product and very easy to keep clean.

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

How about removing just the grout and re-grouting? I use Laticrete Spectralock grout and would highly recommend it...it's an amazing stain-proof epoxy grout. It is a little more difficult to work with than regular grout... more of a time crunch in workability.... but once done, it's a great wearing product and very easy to keep clean.

That's an idea...hmmm, how in the world do you remove grout,

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by MorkieMomma

1) SteamFast steam cleaner (the hand held one) Simply go over the grout with it, and you should see the muck disappear.

2) Mop the floor with hot water, no soap or cleaner and let it dry.

3) SurfaceGard or a similar sealer on the grout itself, you can apply it with a stiff watercolor paintbrush.

It's time consuming to do all this, but you wouldn't have dirty grout again...at least for a very, very long time. I had to ask my husband on this one...he was a tilesetter for quite a while.

Oh, thanks...I gonna do it. Going to look on line now for the steamer.

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Perrella

That's an idea...hmmm, how in the world do you remove grout,

There's a basic triangular shaped tool that you drag between the tiles, so it just pulls out the grout like in the link below...OR you can get a rotary attachment for a dremmel.

Like this: 9-1/2 in. Grout Removal Tool-10020 at The Home Depot

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Schooby

I've found the best thing for dirty grout is Kaboom (the regular spray with oxy, not the foam) and a grout brush. Just spray it and let it sit a minute then scrub

Yes, I agree, Kaboom is great and using a brush made for grout makes the work go much faster than a toothbrush would. When you have cleaned and rinsed, you should put on a grout sealer. You will know if you grout needs a sealer if water can penetrate and make it darker. Well sealed grout is easy to clean, dirt stays on the surface and doesn't seep into pores. It's also easy to seal grout yourself.

[lisaly]

I have made a paste using oxiclean for my grout in my kitchen floor. It's time consuming, but it worked great.

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, I agree, Kaboom is great and using a brush made for grout makes the work go much faster than a toothbrush would. When you have cleaned and rinsed, you should put on a grout sealer. You will know if you grout needs a sealer if water can penetrate and make it darker. Well sealed grout is easy to clean, dirt stays on the surface and doesn't seep into pores. It's also easy to seal grout yourself.

OMgosh Nancy....I just noticed your avatar....I LOVE those little wiggley yorkie butt LOL...that are really prancing!! haha..LOVE it!s
Nothing cuter than that!!

[Perrella]

You all always amaze me! So many great replies and ideas...something got to work

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Perrella

OMgosh Nancy....I just noticed your avatar....I LOVE those little wiggley yorkie butt LOL...that are really prancing!! haha..LOVE it!s
Nothing cuter than that!!

I had the cutest movie of the peeing in unison, but I can't get it to fit Yorkietalks limits!

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I had the cutest movie of the peeing in unison, but I can't get it to fit Yorkietalks limits!

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, I agree, Kaboom is great and using a brush made for grout makes the work go much faster than a toothbrush would. When you have cleaned and rinsed, you should put on a grout sealer. You will know if you grout needs a sealer if water can penetrate and make it darker. Well sealed grout is easy to clean, dirt stays on the surface and doesn't seep into pores. It's also easy to seal grout yourself.

Very informative!! What type of grout sealer do you use?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Very informative!! What type of grout sealer do you use?

I've used various brands, I've been happy with all of them. I get it at Home Depot. If you are too aggressive with cleaning, you probably will take the sealer off no matter what type of sealer you use. I find that it lasts at least a year in the high traffic areas and longer in other areas.