Zep Inc 32oz Zep Grout Cleaner Zu104632 Kitchen & Bath Cleaner

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This cleaner contains bleach – although you’ll likely find its stain-removing abilities are stronger than the straight-up stuff – so be careful not to get it on clothes or other surfaces. Pros A multipurpose solution for those who need to clean both wall and floor tile grout and don’t want to buy a different product for each, this product is suitable for just about anything. It will remove stubborn stains from your grout with just a little scrubbing – apply the product, leave it to do its thing for a few minutes then get to work with a hard brush (you won’t have to scrub too hard, don’t worry!) Use this all over showers and wetrooms to remove mould and perk up your grout. It’s a disinfectant too, doing two jobs in one go in the bathroom. Pros Just remember to thoroughly rinse off when you’ve got the results you’re after – you don’t want to leave this enthusiastic solution on for too long in case it starts to discolour or damage your tiles. Pros

Just apply with a sponge or a cloth and rub it in before rinsing it away and buffing. It’s a little gritty, so be careful when rubbing it in if your tiles are prone to scratching. Lemon juice is quite acidic, so it is good for lifting away stubborn stains. Pour some lemon juice into your spray bottle and apply it to the grout (don’t leave it too long as the juice can be quite abrasive). Wipe it away, and marvel at the clean, shiny grout that looks like it was applied yesterday! How to use a grout cleaner? This concentrated cleaner is designed to shift all kinds of ingrained dirt, grease and grime, and can be used on tiles made from loads of different materials – think natural stone, ceramic, porcelain, terracotta and concrete – without danger of discolouring or damaging them.

Vinegar is another long-used cleaning product. Add some white vinegar to a spray bottle, squirt it all over the grout and then wipe it off.

This 500ml bottle may look small, but it’s actually a concentrate that you dilute, meaning it’ll cover up to seven square metres of grout. It does also come pre-diluted in a spray bottle for a ready-to-use option, but as the volume and price are both pretty similar, this concentrate offers better value for money. Pros Spray product liberally over grout joints to ensure full coverage, ideally 10-15cm from the surface. Our cleaning experts are fans of CLR's bathroom products. They swear by this foaming bathroom cleaner so much, they've included it in our list of the best shower cleaners and bathroom cleaners and have featured it in a guide for removing stubborn hard water stains. Whatever type of grout cleaner you have gone for – whether home-made or shop bought – cleaning the grout is pretty easy. Shop bought cleaners will come with instructions that you just need to follow, while home-made grout cleaners are all safe enough for you to use pretty much as you like. Galleria Parkway SE | Suite 1500, Atlanta, Georgia, United States | (877)-428-9937 | FAX (404) 603-7958Forgotten what your grout looked like when it was fresh and new? This cleaner will jog your memory by blasting away all manner of unsightly stains. A fantastically easy to apply grout cleaner, this one is truly brilliant at restoring your grout to its original colour. It comes in an easy to apply form; you just need to apply to the grout lines using the applicator. You then leave it to dry and wipe away – as simple as anything, and gives great results. Having dirt in between your tiles is not only unsightly, but it can also be a hotbed for mould and mildew, which can carry health risks and are notorious for spreading around the rest of the house – but what do you look for in the best grout cleaner? Grout material and color: Read the label before buying any grout cleaner to be sure it is safe to use on the surfaces you'll be cleaning. Some are suited only for white, not colored, grout, and others can damage adjoining tiles made of natural stone, like marble or granite. As it’s so strong and has an intense bleach-like smell, wear gloves when you use it and open a window for some ventilation. Pros

Good Housekeeping Seal holder Microban 24-Hour Bathroom Cleaner not only kills germs on the spot, but it also keeps working for up to 24 hours, even after surfaces are repeatedly touched. To prevent mold and mildew growth, spray until the surface is thoroughly wet and allow to air dry. You won’t need much of this strong concentrate to get the job done, so while it’s not the cheapest product in our list, it should last a long time. Plus, it comes with a spray bottle which makes application easier. Our Grout Sealer provides protection for grout joints keeping them looking new. It forms a tough, water and stain resistant coating that keeps water and grime from contaminating tiles and grout. As the executive director of the Home Care and Cleaning Lab, Carolyn Forté tests hundreds of cleaning appliances, products and tools each year. Every product in this roundup was vetted, researched or tested by Forté and her dedicated team of analysts and consumer testers.

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Test product in an inconspicuous area prior to use. If grout has been sealed, it is recommended to remove sealer with a strong stripper to prevent uneven cleaning results. Apply to a 2 ft. x 2 ft. area to grout seam only. Allow 2 to 3 minutes for product to penetrate. Agitate product over stubborn stains with a soft scrub brush or toothbrush. Do not allow product to splash on nearby surfaces. Rinse area thoroughly with clean water. If product is not rinsed thoroughly, grout residue may redeposit on tile causing a dull effect. Discard brush and sponge after use. A second application may be necessary. Do not use area until dry.