DIRTY GROUT WHITENED in 15 seconds

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@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill 7 ай бұрын
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@DenneshaTate
@DenneshaTate 5 ай бұрын
Try zep grout cleaning
@tonyaharmon1383
@tonyaharmon1383 Ай бұрын
​@@DenneshaTate Point Is, It's Stuff We Already Have & Don't Have To Pay For! WOW, Just Saw Your Name! My Best Friend As A Child Was Danishu! It's Pronounced The Same As Your Name! The Family Was From New Orleans.😊
@tonyaharmon1383
@tonyaharmon1383 Ай бұрын
I Just Saw A Video Of Yours Pop Up! I Watched 5 Videos On Your Channel, My New Favorite Channel!! ❤ I've Been Asking My Son & Also A Neighbor If They'd Help Me Tear Out The Nasty Old Grout & Replace It. Sadly, I Saw That Grout For A Few Years.... After A Stroke & Over A Year Of Physical & Occupational Therapy, I'm Doing Some Things Like Walking Which I Wasn't Able To Do For Years! You Said "You Can Do This!" I Have The Stuff To Mix & Try This Tomorrow!! I'm Excited!! I'd Have Called The "farel" a copper ring! Thank You For Your Kindness & Inspiration Leah!!🌹
@blondebobbi4505
@blondebobbi4505 10 ай бұрын
I know, I am watching this, one year late! But I just wanted to say thank you. My mother is coming to live with me soon, as she has dementia and now needs more care, and I am really trying to get my home clean and organized. I want her to want to live in my home with me. Again, thank you so much!
@MichElle-zc9tu
@MichElle-zc9tu 7 ай бұрын
God bless you for taking care of your mother.
@michaelmolinelli9838
@michaelmolinelli9838 5 ай бұрын
Hi so blonde, it worked as she said?
@hara3435
@hara3435 6 күн бұрын
Hi sweetie, how's it going ? My mum had dementia too, It's usually about 7 years once they have dementia.... Cherish every moment. God Bless ❤
@jadesystem
@jadesystem 8 ай бұрын
UPDATE: This method works great as well as the ease of the solution and the application. Since my floor grout is Snow White,, you cannot expect the grout to come out as a new regrout since that was my original concept. Nonetheless, it is the next best thing. I do not like making a paste, or applying any liquid concoction directly on the grout lines. It's too many steps and way too much work. Here you just dip and scrub, then absorb the lifted dirt with a damp sponge. Using a steam mop afterwards (to lift more dirt) is also beneficial. Then sealing the grout afterwards. Thank you Leah as you've made my Easter Sunday and added bonus. Keep-up the great work !!
@shylowvan
@shylowvan 2 ай бұрын
Provide works
@shylowvan
@shylowvan 2 ай бұрын
Peroxide 15 minutes cleans up really nice
@heatherg6021
@heatherg6021 2 жыл бұрын
Leah is an excellent speaker. She's clear and concise.
@mariannsiegert8759
@mariannsiegert8759 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Leah!!! I’ve tried everything on my kitchen floor. When I saw this, I immediately went in and tried it on my floor and IT LOOKS BRAND NEW!!!! It went from almost black to white on 17 year old grout!! You’re the best!! Such an inspiration. I wish I could show you all the things I have done around here based on your videos. Installed new sinks, baseboards, texturing, tile, backsplash in kitchen… and more. Thanks to your encouragement, I found out I CAN DO IT!!!!
@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill 2 жыл бұрын
The pleasure is all mine.
@davidjones5059
@davidjones5059 2 жыл бұрын
you look back 17 yo?
@stevehamman4465
@stevehamman4465 2 жыл бұрын
Mariann, most people don't know that grout should be sealed and then resealed every year! Good day.
@stevehamman4465
@stevehamman4465 2 жыл бұрын
@@luvmykittycats, clean grout , then seal ,two times! Then yearly! I tell all my clients this! It's a maintenance issue! Good day.
@gregmatyas4272
@gregmatyas4272 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve found Lysol Toilet Bowl cleaner applied directly to the grout and using a grout brush then a simple wiping or mopping and the grout looks good as new.
@jaymar335
@jaymar335 2 жыл бұрын
Leah, I love your channel. I am a contractor / carpenter for 48 years but I still learn great tips from you. Thanks for all you do.
@covertops967
@covertops967 2 жыл бұрын
I guess I should start by apologizing because I don't normally comment on videos that help me because I'm eager to take the advice and run to the project. But let me now thank you for everything that you have taught me. You're basically responsible for the great work in my home wayne scoring, trim, painting, sanding and mitre cuts. It's not a coincidence that when ever I am stumped on a DIY project, I inevitably find your videos and listening to you explain the best way to achieve the desired results. You are a GEM. I am truly grateful for your time and teachings.
@George-ey4lx
@George-ey4lx 22 күн бұрын
You got a very good speaking voice suitable for kids audio books. It is calm and the volume/ intonation is just right.
@izzy9132
@izzy9132 2 жыл бұрын
I paused the video ran to the bathroom with just a tablespoon of each and two of water in a small cup and couldn't believe my eyes! IT WORKED SO QUICKLY WITH NO EFFORT TOOTH BRUSHING AND RINSING. Decided to admire the difference and wait for others comments before finishing the main bathroom. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm a fit senior but this was a real struggle. Learned the only way to clean without bleach and other chemicals that sting my esophagus badly was Scrubbing Bubbles mega foam cleaner and heavy duty brush on my hands and knees rinsing multiple times between waiting the grout to dry with a fan diected at area then all over again at least 4 times in a row. And now it's a breeze. Am now a devote follower.
@candeekring6908
@candeekring6908 2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is part of my boys homeschool curriculum... thank you for teaching us all about tools ❤️
@outtadarkness1970
@outtadarkness1970 2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea!
@NGAOPC
@NGAOPC 2 жыл бұрын
@@outtadarkness1970 that really is…wish she taught carpentry at my Home Depot!
@How_Lay
@How_Lay 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea! I just don't have any kids Lol
@debloui
@debloui 8 ай бұрын
Great idea!! (I don’t have kids either!)
@roc23mj23
@roc23mj23 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful tip, after 16 years in my home and never thinking twice about the grout being dark I looked into cleaning it up before painting it and VOILA...your video and instructions were perfect, worked like an absolute charm !
@susanp6057
@susanp6057 Жыл бұрын
Leah, you are a life saver. My gray grout on my kitchen counter top, was so dirty that it looked black. I was dreading cleaning it. I had already bought a grout brush for the task, because the build up looked so thick. I mixed the alcohol and liquid detergent mixture and water together and used my grout brush. As I scrubbed with the brush for around 15 seconds the suds turned to dirty suds and then the buildup just flaked off revealing the clean light colored gray grout. I was shocked. Leah, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You made this task so easy.
@judithanntoole8900
@judithanntoole8900 Жыл бұрын
I’ve actually used an old electric toothbrush and it was so much easier. Great tutorial learned a lot. Thank you.
@rn9119
@rn9119 10 күн бұрын
That’s an expensive thing to use!!😂
@judithanntoole8900
@judithanntoole8900 10 күн бұрын
@ 😂I did say “old”🤣😆 have a great day!
@doubledrats235
@doubledrats235 Жыл бұрын
WOW, WOW, WOW! This really works. I tried cleaning the white grout in my tub/ shower using many commercial products but they never worked and were a waste of my time and money. I just followed your instructions and cleaned the dirtiest grout lines in a 2’x3’ area and then rinsed the soap off with the sprayer and dried it all off with a clean dry towel. I let the grout lines dry completely while I did something else. When I came back they were white like the rest of the bathroom grout away from the tub. Now I’ll use your method on the rest of the grout around my tub/ shower and when it’s dry I’ll seal the grout like I should have when it was new. Last week I used a suggestion in another of your videos to remove and replace the silicone sealer between the tub and walls using painters tape to get a neat look. And it looked so good I decided to clean the grout too and have it all look new. Now the sad part. My wonderful wife of almost 40 years showered every morning but would no longer use the bathtub since it looked so disgusting even though it was cleaned. She died three months ago of an aggressive cancer that took her from the E.R. to dying in home Hospice in just three weeks. If I had followed your instructions earlier then she could have enjoyed taking a relaxing bath and I’m so sorry I didn’t do that for her.
@JosephineMauck
@JosephineMauck 9 ай бұрын
This is so heartbreaking 😢 I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know her obviously, but I know a wonderful person wouldn't want you to feel guilty and beat yourself up over the tub. I'm sure she appreciated everything else you did for her. ☺️
@rosemaryabbott1020
@rosemaryabbott1020 4 ай бұрын
It really hurts watching a loved one practically vanish in a moment. God bless you Sir and I pray you are healing well by now.
@Marie-lf8ut
@Marie-lf8ut 4 ай бұрын
You didn't have this information then. And her being so sick, your mind was on her and that was important. She would not want you to have regrets. God bless you.
@nicole-xl4nm
@nicole-xl4nm Ай бұрын
Listen, you were going through a lot before she died. She forgives you. It’s ok. ❤
@kimba527
@kimba527 10 ай бұрын
Leah, I just tried this on the grout in the kitchen, it worked!! I am so excited to keep cleaning the grout tomorrow. With four dogs and three cats, you can only imagine what our grout lines looked like. Thank you so, so much! Just amazing!
@maidagrujic8489
@maidagrujic8489 2 жыл бұрын
I recently had the grout replaced in my bathroom. The person doing it said never use bleach on grout only use methylated spirits to clean the tiles. Methylated spirits is an alcohol with something else in it to make it taste bad. So because I had a spray bottle in my bathroom I decided to adapt this idea. The grout on my floor kitchen tiles in some areas was very dirty. I simply sprayed the grout with the methylated spirits and I put a little bit of dishwashing detergent on a sturdy brush. I used the brush on the grout and wiped with a wet cloth. I couldn’t believe how easily the grout cleaned. It is amazing. And I know a lot safer than any sort of bleach. So thank you very much I shall look for other hints from your channel. Cheerio from Melbourne Australia..
@stevehamman4465
@stevehamman4465 2 жыл бұрын
Clean grout then seal twice. Then once a year. Sealer is not a one and done. It is a maintenance issue! Good day.
@usernamemykel
@usernamemykel 5 күн бұрын
Methylated spirits = denatured alcohol, anyone?i
@maidagrujic8489
@maidagrujic8489 5 күн бұрын
Yes it is. Basically Methylated spirits is diluted alcohol with additives to make taste bad. Can be methanol or denatured alcohol. Don’t brush too hard or you will remove the grout. Grout does have to be sealed and of course this is more work.
@wilwilson896
@wilwilson896 2 жыл бұрын
Leah you are the G.O.A.T.! I tried this and it's truely night and day! 11 years of build up gone in just a few strokes. This DIY project has saved me $200, instead of hiring a pro this is now a bonding family project. -Respect always, Philly
@EZas132
@EZas132 Жыл бұрын
I tried your grout cleaning method after having unsatisfactory results using other products and techniques. I was shocked and very, very pleased with how effect this method was. This was by far the most effective method I have ever used and my floor looks so much better now! And it was fast too. I finished the whole floor (12 x 8 or thereabouts) in less than an hour. Thanks so much!
@maxsmart8954
@maxsmart8954 Жыл бұрын
Also excellent results with white vinegar and dawn equal amounts with water in a spray bottle. I spray the solution on the grout line wait 20 seconds and wipe with a damp towel firmly. I eliminate tooth brush and alcohol. I also so spray down tubs and sinks for easy time saving clean ups.
@jadesystem
@jadesystem 8 ай бұрын
There are many 'techniques on KZbin on cleaning floor tile grout. Yours is the least resistance and the simplest method with just two common items plus water. I have yet to try this but overall I'm sold on your warmth and narrative of the video. Soft spoken and a positive approach will make my grout cleaning project all the more successful. Keep-up the great work !!
@glong2720
@glong2720 2 жыл бұрын
This worked MUCH better than anything I have tried. I did the entire house of tiles and other than taking a great deal of time, I was eexceptionally pleased. I must admit I used a brush in a handle. Thank you for sharing. GREAT.
@stephenm103
@stephenm103 2 жыл бұрын
My family members turn to grampa (me) for a whole range of fix it jobs from pulling power through a wall for the new TV or patching up drywall to fixing their low voltage lighting in the yard . . I've accumulated a pretty good set of tools (airless sprayer, chop saw, drywall cutter, drill(s), etc., etc.) that I've learned to master over several decades of DIY but HERE'S MY POINT - - - I look forward to Leah's videos and I rely on what she says. This is one of the few channels that DELIVERS REAL VALUE to its viewers! It IS NOT just another advertisement for a product that ONLY works when demonstrated on a KZbin video - masquerading as an "independent pro" giving free "advice" LEAH IS THE REAL DEAL. The helpful neighbor glad to show you how to help yourselves. Leah - all the best. You've taught this ol' DIY'er much
@pegs1659
@pegs1659 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I came across this! I live in a rental house and my bathroom has the tile from the 60's/70's and the grout parts need cleaned badly. Now I know how to do it! Thank you so much.
@PixUUK
@PixUUK 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Leah. I just want to say that I genuinely appreciate your videos, not only for what I learn from them, but also because you get right down to delivering the steps without wasting time with any unnecessary chatter.
@cind8347
@cind8347 2 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for all the help you have provided over the years with repairs in my home. You were/are one of the most inspiring I've come across on youtube. I have since sold my home but ran across you and remembered that I don't think I ever thanked you. So if I haven't, I'd like to do so now. Thank you.
@salimerekhorami5039
@salimerekhorami5039 2 жыл бұрын
As a woman living alone, Im absolutely grateful to all your lessons! I aspire to be a future JANE!
@abbygunn7987
@abbygunn7987 Жыл бұрын
I saw this video today and I tested it out on my dirty grout. This simple solution is amazing!! I am impressed. Thank you Leah. Bless you.
@Graycontinued
@Graycontinued Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, it is straight to the point and effective. Most other videos have 9 mins of fluff explaining how grout gets dirty in the first place, I feel like most people have a pretty solid understanding on how dirt and grime works 😂
@sbrown6434
@sbrown6434 Жыл бұрын
Leah, you’re the BEST. No BS, just straight to the wisdom. God bless you and thanks for sharing. You’ve made me a much more handy person.
@HumbertoColonIII
@HumbertoColonIII 6 ай бұрын
I feel compelled to comment on how surprisingly well this method worked for me. I have grey tile floors with “Snow White” grout throughout the main living area. Its been 2 years since we installed the floors and after some high traffic, our grout looks brownish-black. We followed this recipe and mixed 50% rubbing alcohol (expired) + Dawn Dish Washer Soap + Water. Used old toothbrush and yes this worked perfectly. I also want to mention my tile does not have any tile sealer. Overall, this video is seriously underrated, and I recommend this method.
@gerryplante2651
@gerryplante2651 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible! This is now in my bag of tricks. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I have been a handyman contractor for 37 years and I always learn something from you.
@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill 2 жыл бұрын
Always nice to hear from folks in the business!
@debbieharris4931
@debbieharris4931 2 жыл бұрын
I have a household of 6 & a dog. The grout WAS literally black. This solution worked ‼️ Not a lot if scrubbing either. MANY THANKS💜
@RebaKennedy
@RebaKennedy 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Leah! Just wanted to stop for a moment and say thanks so much for all the time and effort you invest in this channel. Love your videos -- you educate so efficiently and with such kindness. So appreciated!!! God bless!!!
@CC_Marauder
@CC_Marauder Жыл бұрын
She's gets paid handsomely for her efforts by your clicks from Alphabet, Inc. This isn't a free service done by the channel owner. Derp!
@binkybijou
@binkybijou 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Leah!!! I used your method and I am over the moon with the ease, cost, speed, and results. I called a friend and shared your video and my before and after test area photo. Then we had a good chuckle how we have come to the age where the joy of cleaning surpasses being in the club. You are a blessing, and thanks again.
@FrankBoston
@FrankBoston 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your face, hearing your voice, and appreciate your sharing of wonderful knowledge to those, like me, who would be lost and spending much more money than we needed to and still not getting the best results... all while making sure we do things safely. I've got the ingredients , toothbrush, rag and am ready to knock out my bathroom this moment.
@kathryncooper4001
@kathryncooper4001 Жыл бұрын
That's the solution I've used for years to clean just about everything in the house. But I'm old, and cleaning the floor & shower tiles, plus the tub, became too hard on my back, so I bought a set of brushes that fit into our power drill. Cleans up everything in a snap, and my bathroom 63-year-old bathroom has never looked better. My son loves to work with anything that has a motor -- carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, pressure washer, chainsaw, etc. -- so this is the combination that motivates him to help scrub the bathroom. YAY!!!
@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill Жыл бұрын
I like those brushes too
@trevor5290
@trevor5290 Жыл бұрын
I presume the brushes are nylon and not metal as metal would leave permanent marks.
@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill Жыл бұрын
Trevor, yes they ate nylon
@jdcapps21
@jdcapps21 2 жыл бұрын
Just gotta say, about 5 years ago I found one of your videos that helped me with an unrelated project, but I regretfully didn’t subscribe. Today, I found you again and subbed immediately! You’re great! By the way, you should totally take up voice acting/narration as a side hustle… for some reason I could listen to you talk all day! I know I can’t be the only one!! 😂
@OK-Take5
@OK-Take5 Жыл бұрын
There's grout in my house that's almost 70 years old and this simple solution cleaned it so well. As soon as the video ended I tried it and couldn't believe it!
@markpaytes2071
@markpaytes2071 2 жыл бұрын
Love her she has taught me so much and I'm a 35yr contractor! Thanks Leah!!
@FITsthetics
@FITsthetics 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane, works better than any over the counter product I've tried. To speed it up I used a brush drill attachment. Looks fantastic!
@lauralankford1148
@lauralankford1148 5 ай бұрын
OMG. This was wonderful. It worked so well on my old white kitchen floor. The grout was so discolored, it made the floor look so dirty. Kudos to you. Thanks so much for sharing. You are a genius.
@Charlielizard
@Charlielizard 2 жыл бұрын
Never tried the alcohol, but that's a wonderful idea. I use vinegar, dawn and warm water for soap scum and hard water marks in tub, shower and sinks. Mix solution in spray bottle and I do as you: let the mixture do the work. Great to see you Leah. Have a peaceful Sunday and a Blessed week.
@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill 2 жыл бұрын
Vinegar is a little high on the ph scale....however it is effective
@gnarthdarkanen7464
@gnarthdarkanen7464 2 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, both alcohol and vinegar have their places and purposes... If you've got more trouble with hard water, vinegar's acidity will aid in removing the calcified build up, because that's the majority contribution to hard water stains and crust... IF there's more organic material from grease to mildew or what have you, then alcohol is a great organic solvent... The dish soap is for surfactant action, which is to say it makes bubbles that help float the unwanted stuff off and away from the surface so the water can rinse everything away easier... My current bathroom is 90% fiberglass and linoleum... BUT my springbox is a naturally formed limestone basin, so the "well water" is hard as hell... haha... I religiously "clean out" my coffee pots with plain distilled vinegar to break down the scale so they continue to circulate properly... All the soap in the world wouldn't fix that clog. ;o)
@hazmania4794
@hazmania4794 2 жыл бұрын
Dawn, warm water, baking soda and peroxide is my ‘go to’ for pretty much EVERYTHING, and I always add a cup of vinegar to the laundry.
@Charlielizard
@Charlielizard 2 жыл бұрын
@@hazmania4794 Vineger is actually my "go to" for many different cleaners. I keep various strengths and dilute as needed. Best kept secret for washing machines and laundry. Perfect fabric softener with an extra rinse and keeps washing machine from getting gunked up with fabric softener residue. Hate the smell, but rinses away. And Dawn is a miracle worker. Perfect surfactant and if it's safe enough for wildlife caught in oil spills, it's great in conjuction with vinegar.
@hazmania4794
@hazmania4794 2 жыл бұрын
@@Charlielizard Lol, I want the job of washing little ducks with Dawn!
@ra1der5
@ra1der5 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Leah. I run into your vids quite often as I’m trying to get things done and learning how. The only thing I would add; after cleaning, seal the grout to keep it cleaner longer.
@davebarron5939
@davebarron5939 Жыл бұрын
An additional thought, my father was a builder for years one thing he always recommended was when you install tile / grout floors, use the liquid sealant that you normally place ON grout as a "topical" sealant, as the liquid to mix the grout (no water) this makes grout super sealed.
@GodsMightySmiter
@GodsMightySmiter Жыл бұрын
Correct and be sure to wipe off any on the tile before it drys.
@marysmith9083
@marysmith9083 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could give you a big hug Leah. I have purchased so many products, most with fumes, and expensive. Not happy with results. I tried your method, and I’ll be darn, IT WORKS! I’m ready for the holidays with nice clean grout, flooring looks beautiful! Here’s your big hug 🤗
@Carliesmom
@Carliesmom Жыл бұрын
WOO HOO, THANK YOU LEAH! After watching your video I went immediately to my kitchen and mixed up the ingredients and did the grout on my tiled kitchen floor and it worked just like you said. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@1hjehje
@1hjehje 2 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to have to give this a try. I don't have a lot of tile to clean, just some in my shower area, but I didn't find a commercial product that I thought would do the job. I like the fact that this is easy to do and doesn't produce any harsh fumes. Thank you for the video!
@chrisjohnson8741
@chrisjohnson8741 Жыл бұрын
When you said "Dawn" I knew it would be a winner. Dawn detergent is hands down the most useful cleaning product you can buy in a grocery store.
@trishanett3925
@trishanett3925 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I am new to having tile and grout and nothing I tried was working to remove the stains. This worked and I am just thrilled!
@comedianmattrossey
@comedianmattrossey 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Leah! One of my cleaning peeves is grout and getting it clean. Off the shelf products never seem to really clean it the way I want it to be, but your product sure does. Thank You!!!
@michellethrelkeld4801
@michellethrelkeld4801 26 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh! Thank you! I have never been able to clean the grout in my kitchen, even using bleach. I saw this video and ran to mix the solution up and try it. I am so excited! We have tuscan tiles in the kitchen on the floor. They were here when we bought the house and we love them. But now they look new! I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much!
@bobdole864404
@bobdole864404 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you do, Leah!
@vivianelanthier722
@vivianelanthier722 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Leah! After spending money on various products that were supposed to clean grout and never did, I tried your recipe. It worked beyond my expectations. I'm so grateful.
@steveweatherly1965
@steveweatherly1965 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Leah, as a sceptic of most internet things you see that claim to work everything on your channel actually does what you show. I mixed up a small batch and tested it on the kitchen floor that hasn't been done in 10 years, OMG transformation plus. I used to use ALDI toilet cleaner and it also did a fantastic job but your way is much easier especially using a grout brush on a rod. I also run the solution on a damp cloth first which made the scrubbing less of a chore.
@conniesidbury9806
@conniesidbury9806 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Ms. Leah..Thank you also for helping me figure out why my toilet wouldn't quit running. You are my go-to when I need help.
@moniquelambert5886
@moniquelambert5886 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Leah! I want to be just like you. I feel so inspired, calm and happy after watch any of your videos. Please keep them coming
@Roc_kLobster
@Roc_kLobster Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the formula for the grout cleaner. It worked great and made the grout look like new.
@Applez357
@Applez357 2 жыл бұрын
LEAH!!! Thank you sooooo much!!! I just moved into an apartment where the kitchen tiles were “cleaned with everything including bleach” and the stains and dark haze couldn’t come out. I was just about to call Stanley Steemer to come clean the tile and saw your video! I figured maybe I can use it on the tiles not just the grout and I tried in on a test patch of the tile and OMG IT WORKS!!! Thank you soooo much!!
@cynthialambert9067
@cynthialambert9067 Жыл бұрын
Leah, this is super useful information. Almost all of us have grout that doesn't look clean. Can't wait to try it. Thanks, Leah.
@ronschauer839
@ronschauer839 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leah! I used your technique to clean a particularly stubborn discoloration on some grout in a shower stall. I had tried just about everything on the market or that I could think of prior to this, but your idea worked beautifully. I liked it so much that I used it again on some grout stains near our kitchen sink and again it worked perfectly! Once again, thank you so very much.😀
@laceytrowbridge319
@laceytrowbridge319 5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@alyssaledesma2754
@alyssaledesma2754 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Leah! I like using an old electric toothbrush and old head for my grout and corner cleaning 😊
@gingermonette7455
@gingermonette7455 Жыл бұрын
You're a natural teacher. Thanks so much for another great video!
@kmterpin
@kmterpin 10 ай бұрын
I tried this combo before - it did not work. In fact, I tried everything / every combo & I do mean everything!! After exhausting every possible solution known to the civilized world, I resigned myself to my knees with either a grout pen or epoxy used with a tiny paint brush. But then accidentally spilled a bottle of rust remover on the floor... Lo behold, it turned the grout white!!! I showed a friend who helped me clean 500 sq.ft. of discolored / darkened grout that would NEVER clean white before until I discovered that rust remover did the job!! I don't ever expect to see this suggested online for use on grout, but it was the ONLY thing that worked for me, I don't know why!🤷🏼‍♀️
@queenofspadz
@queenofspadz 5 ай бұрын
What product/brand of rust remover did you use?
@21stcenturyozman20
@21stcenturyozman20 5 ай бұрын
@@queenofspadz Most rust removers contain phosphoric acid - the same acid as found (about 1%) in cola drinks.
@ChardonnaySundae
@ChardonnaySundae 5 ай бұрын
@@queenofspadzI think CLR is a rust remover.
@RaymondBastien-li6co
@RaymondBastien-li6co 5 ай бұрын
Borax might be a good choice.
@kmterpin
@kmterpin 5 ай бұрын
@@queenofspadz I'm so sorry, don't recall the name of it + sold that property not long ago. But do recall I purchased it from Home Depot. They had a few choices -- it was more a liquid than a thick gel type. Am still so surprised it worked & was able to sell with that long-standing problem FINALLY resolved.
@maalumzawadi245
@maalumzawadi245 7 ай бұрын
WOW! I work for a church and community center and although the floors are mopped, it is WAY past due for a deep cleaning that involves cleaning the grout to make the floors REALLY come ALIVE again! U ROCK...Thanku SOOOOO much for sharing this info!🙏
@LesFishingMoreCatching
@LesFishingMoreCatching 2 жыл бұрын
Cool tip. The dawn powerwash sprays main ingredient is alcohol and surfactants so that may work also possibly.
@XanderBeckett1
@XanderBeckett1 Жыл бұрын
I love everything she demonstrates. Everything. Made life so much easier for me. Her wife is very lucky!
@shellyf3901
@shellyf3901 Жыл бұрын
She always has the best tips and tricks to any situation. And makes any task easy for any skill level. Just make sure after cleaning that you seal the grout with a penetrating sealer not a surface sealer. The penetrating sealer gets absorbed deep into the grout to preserve its appearance and prevents water and mold from being able to get behind the tile. Once a surface sealer wears off then water and mold will get absorbed into the grout forming a deeper penetration in the grout.
@MsMishkyn
@MsMishkyn Жыл бұрын
Good reminder about grout sealer. I've been reading about the various types and there are several that seem quite good. Most recommend doing two coats and doing the sealing every year or so. Sometimes I think the black grout did not look so awful. When I moved into my mother's home to take care of her when she needed help, I had just assumed the black grout was simply a style choice, but as I cleaned, I was stunned at how filthy this "style choice" actually was.
@sicklecell9999
@sicklecell9999 Жыл бұрын
HAD to comment! THIS WORKS. I've just spent an hour plus trying different cleaners and custom mixes. They all got my grout lines about 50% cleaner; using Lysol cleaners and other stuff... I was very disappointed. Finally I find this video, I had about ZERO hope it would work any better...but bingo Mamma! It immediately got the same grout that I had just cleaned several times over... completely white. Me so happy! PS: go to any hardware store and buy one of those orange hard plastic brush wheels, they're about 3" in diameter, and use your cordless drill to agitate the grout lines with this formula. way easier than a toothbrush. I wouldn't use a wire brush wheel.
@tymr.t3645
@tymr.t3645 2 жыл бұрын
Love her shows Great teacher 👏 She needs her own show
@queenofspadz
@queenofspadz 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so so so much, tried this today and was amazed how well it worked. I'd tried bleach, vinegar, all kinds of spray cleaners and had just bought grout and a group file thinking I was gonna have to rip out the stained areas. You are lovely and loved dearly!
@IdahoGlen
@IdahoGlen 2 жыл бұрын
This works great. Minimal effort and huge results. Thank you!
@SS3600
@SS3600 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! This is the last thing I tried on my grout at the kitchen stove. Had even rented a commercial steamer with no great results so I was just going to replace the tiles or re-grout. I saw your video and thought it couldn't hurt to try and the grout whitened back to original condition right away. Could not believe it!! Thank you so much!
@seejanedrill
@seejanedrill Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@rscotthudson1959
@rscotthudson1959 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the info I needed as I am facing a kitchen filled with dingy grout lines. Thank you so much!
@warrenny
@warrenny 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't even tried it, but I'm excited! My kitchen grouts are eternally dirty. Can't wait to try this
@JLocker
@JLocker 2 жыл бұрын
You're the best around Leah! Thank you for more amazing and helpful content!
@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766
@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew of this channel and her wisdom eons ago. Sure is pleasing to watch Leah's videos and learn n learn n learn. As for her voice, omgosh, she sure smashes at peaking everyone's attention, anytime and everywhere. Luv u much and may blessings always lead your path. God bless n see yaa next time
@CanadianOptionsTrader
@CanadianOptionsTrader 2 жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I'm working on a rental unit right now and this video really helped me! Thanks for the tips!
@steveulrich4936
@steveulrich4936 Жыл бұрын
I saw this a few years ago and just tried it las night on a test spot. The tile is only three years old but over time the grout darkened. This solution is magic. With only a small amount of tooth brush scrubbing my grout looks magnificent again. Note, as mentioned in the video, the full effect is seen after the grout dries.. thanks much!
@knurlgnar24
@knurlgnar24 2 жыл бұрын
Dawn has a high concentration of sulfuric acid making it a more aggressive grout solvent than the commonly used vinegar method. Alcohol helps lower surface tension and increases solubility, helps denature protiens, etc and in nearly every case a water/alcohol mix is a far superior cleaner than straight water with nearly zero risk to yourself, what you're cleaning, or the environment. I use it everywhere. I would suggest to use plenty of water when mopping it up at the end as dish soap will leave a 'sticky' residue that if not removed will result in rapid re-nastifying the very temporarily clean grout.
@kats3780
@kats3780 2 жыл бұрын
I cant get the dawn up! It left such a mess I dont recommend
@yvonnemariane2265
@yvonnemariane2265 2 жыл бұрын
@@kats3780 what do you mean?
@bhamdodger
@bhamdodger 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know where you're getting your information but Dawn does not contain sulfuric acid.
@kats3780
@kats3780 2 жыл бұрын
@@yvonnemariane2265 followed the instructions. It didnt change my grout and left a soapy mess on my floor
@NotSpielberg
@NotSpielberg Жыл бұрын
We just tried this and it's the first thing that has ever worked. Thank you!
@David-fb8fn
@David-fb8fn 2 жыл бұрын
How timely. I'm faced with dirty grout in a shower I built and was just wondering how to make it bright again. Now I have the information I need. Thanks Leah!
@bunberrier
@bunberrier 2 жыл бұрын
Im definately going to try this. In my home about 2000 square feet of the floor is tile similar to this, and the high traffic areas and kitchen in particular turn dark fast. I have never heard of this solution until now! As for the toothbrush, might I suggest instead a grout cleaning brush on a handle that can be used standing upright? Look on Amazon for many examples of such.
@g.fortin3228
@g.fortin3228 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta try this !!! Thank you ! You have some really good tips here on the channel. A value to the community for sure !
@jacspratt1786
@jacspratt1786 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Leah. You just saved me a lot of work. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
@danlewis9304
@danlewis9304 2 жыл бұрын
Super tip and timely! I was thinking about this yesterday!! 🤔🤔
@26Bluegb
@26Bluegb Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!! I just moved into an apartment with a tile entrance and kitchen. The previous tenants weren't good housekeepers. The grout was almost charcoal- turns out it's actually light beige! Love that it's not bleach or some other foul smelling concoction!!!!!
@cmlaporte62
@cmlaporte62 2 жыл бұрын
The recipe for the cleaning solution you have filmed is much more user friendly than all the bleach based concoctions I have seen before, and easier on the nose!
@Chicky.Treats
@Chicky.Treats 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Every time you pop up on my feed, I’m reminded of how much joy you provide others ❤
@dixiegirl3959
@dixiegirl3959 2 жыл бұрын
This works! I can’t wait till the weekend to tackle my dirty grout!
@raysmith2940
@raysmith2940 Жыл бұрын
Sad, very sad.
@sandip.7968
@sandip.7968 9 ай бұрын
I just happened upon your vlog when it appeared in the menu list on the far right of my screen, but am delighted that I did! Sincere thanks for this grout cleaning tip, which I will try tomorrow. I also just subscribed to your vlog. God bless your day.
@shannonconstancea4733
@shannonconstancea4733 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm so excited I found your channel! You have so many amazing videos that cover a bunch of things I need to take care of my new home. Thank you for your clear concise and uplifting videos! Excited to try this and the crack tape for stress cracks
@glong2720
@glong2720 2 жыл бұрын
Tried this and I am so pleased. This is the best cleaner on my floor ceramic grout I have ever used. Again thank you Mam.
@WDSmith54
@WDSmith54 2 жыл бұрын
Tip..use the wintergreen alcohol smells so much better. You can also use this for counter tops,toilets and showers and sinks..also instead of a toothbrush most hardware type stores sell grout brushes (but only use those on the grout)
@GiGi-si9mo
@GiGi-si9mo 2 жыл бұрын
I have tried so many things on my grout. Some helped a bit but nothing was impressive. I will be trying this. Am hoping for the best. Thank you.
@EVITAJOHNSON
@EVITAJOHNSON Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t believe it!! It took no effort and my grout lines are sparkling white and clean ! Thank you!!!
@amycaprari9951
@amycaprari9951 Жыл бұрын
Good idea. I've used Pine Sol with pretty good results as well. But the toothbrush is key.
@blkrainbow1075
@blkrainbow1075 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leah! If you then sprayed out grout sealer would it lock in the cleanliness?
@littleolme9492
@littleolme9492 8 ай бұрын
I add my voice to the throng of people saying Thank You Leah!! This worked even better that you promised. I thought it was pretty good when I cleaned the grout, but went back a few hours later and it had whitened even more! If only teeth-whitener worked this well. I didn't even care that it was inexpensive, but it's an added bonus. Wow wow wow. Thanks again!
@U2WB
@U2WB 2 жыл бұрын
As always, Leah, your videos are full of great and useful tips. Thank you for making these !
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