Today we are:
Cleaning our grout and then resealing it.
I know this can be a tedious task but the good news is that there is a super easy way to clean your grout! If you didn't see my original post on cleaning grout you can view it here.
You will need two tools for today's task:
1. Bleach Pen
2. Grout sealer
Step 1: Start by filing in your grout lines with the bleach pen. You don't need a lot, just a fine line along the entire grout line.
Note: When I posted the original post on cleaning grout I had a lot of readers asking me if it is okay to use the bleach pen on colored grout. Yes it is! I've actually never had white grout, I've only used this trick on colored grout and it has never bleached the color from it.
Step 2: Next let the bleach sit on the grout for approximately 10 minutes. Let the bleach do all the hard work for you. :)
Step 3: Take a sponge and wipe the bleach from the grout. I like to smear it around and clean the entire tile surface with it so that I don't have to go back and clean the tile separately. Then rinse well.
Step 4: Let your grout and tile completely dry and then apply grout sealer according to the directions. There are lots of types of grout sealers but this is the one that I bought.
It's super easy to apply, just spray it on, let it set 5-10 minutes and then wipe the surface clean. Super easy!
Wasn't that an easy task!? Now your counter tops, floors and showers will look sparkly clean and new for months to come!!!
Can't wait to see your amazing transformations!
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I need to do this, but I don't have the time right now...hopefully soon though!
ReplyDeleteUmmmm I don't have any tile or grout - we rent and it's all laminate. Could I just clean my floors really well instead?
ReplyDeletejust spent saturday doing this- yippee, since i still have some touch up paint to finish this morning! i will have to find that grout sealer though for next time- i've only used a grout stain and sealer which restores the color of the grout- the results are beautiful but the manufacturer of the product is no longer around, at least according to google :)
ReplyDeleteThis is genius! I have never seen that bleach pen before - I'm going to have to find it! Our grout needs whitening up so bad! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteJo-Anna
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
ReplyDeleteI am sooo doing this on the grout in my kitchen! It is awful!
That is genious! I have been looking at my dirty grout and thinking how gross it is. I think that I will show my hubbie for the floor and I will do that shower (since I have a growing belly). Thanks for sharing over at Tuesday Tell All.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
MyCraftieLife.Blogspot.com
Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
ReplyDeleteI am going to do this TODAY! No more putting it off! Our's grout in the kitchen is blueberry stained and discolored from all purpose sprayers! I can't wait to try this Bleach pen! GREAT idea!!!!! AH! I already feel so relieved!
ReplyDelete-Brittany
lifeyasadiywifey.blogspot.com
love this! but any tips on cleaning the bleach off? when I do it, there is a film over the tile from the bleach. would you just mop it away with water?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea...worked wonderfully and easily. Thanks
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