Cleaning agents for regular grout
The first step you need to take when cleaning bathroom grout is choosing the right cleaning product. For regular tile grout – not silicone caulking! – you can use some tried-and-true household items. Chemical cleaning products should generally be avoided. The following list contains bathroom grout cleaners that are particularly useful – as well as an explanation of which ones are better to avoid.
Despite the fact that they are often recommended, alcohol and nail polish removers are not great household products for cleaning bathroom grout. Unlike baking soda or baking powder, they don't usually remain effective for long enough to really remove much dirt from the grout.
Cleaning agents for silicone caulking
In addition to regular grout, silicone caulking is often used in bathrooms, especially in areas around the sink or shower. Cleaning silicone is a little different because the household items for regular grout sometimes don't have the desired effect. Instead, you can dilute some concentrated vinegar or use a special chemical cleaner. In general, silicone caulking is a bit more delicate – once dirt or even mold has penetrated into it, the only thing that often helps is removing it and replacing it. Silicone caulking should be reinstalled every few years, even if it doesn't look overly dirty.
Our tip: Steam cleaners shouldn't be used to clean silicone caulking in the bathroom under any circumstances. The hot steam damages the silicone more than it cleans it.
The right cleaning tools
Once you've chosen the right cleaning agent, you'll need to choose the right tools to go along with it. And here too, there are some household items that make an excellent choice for cleaning bathroom grout. Presuming you don't have a steam cleaner, the following items will do the trick:
An essential item in every household, a toothbrush also makes a perfect tool to tackle cleaning dirty grout. The bristles help the cleaning agent penetrate deep into the gaps, and they distribute the cleaner evenly without damaging the mortar. It doesn't even need to be a new toothbrush – quite the opposite, in fact: Used toothbrushes are the tool of choice because the bristles are softer. It's also an extremely sustainable solution that doesn't cost you a dime.
Even if you only use household items, it's still a good idea to wear gloves when cleaning bathroom grout. It's especially important to wear them if you're working with stronger chemical cleaners or concentrated vinegar.
It's best to use a soft cloth for the final cleaning of the bathroom grout. A soft cloth is more than enough to clean up just about any degree of dirty grout. If you use a rough sponge, for example, you run the risk of scratching the tiles or creating small cracks in the mortar.
Even though it may seem a bit extreme: Additional safety precautions should be taken if the grout is extremely dirty – and especially if mold has formed in or on the grout. Breathing in mold residues can be harmful to your health. Similarly, extra safety precautions should be taken when using the aggressive cleaning agents that may be necessary in extreme cases. It is imperative to avoid contact with your eyes. If there is any doubt, make sure to wear safety glasses and a breathing mask.
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