The Easiest Way To Clean Tile Grout!

This is the best way I've found to clean Tile Grout with minimal elbow grease!
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This is the best way I've found to clean Tile Grout with minimal elbow grease!
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Thanks for watching and best wishes on your grout cleaning!!!

[@timodonnell6104]

When using a drill brush it’s a good idea to occasionally change the direction on your drill so the bristles don’t get bent in one direction.

[@JeffreyIglesias]

Quick, easy. Simple and to the point. Amazing, thank you.

[@edbuurman3262]

Thanks! This inspired me to tackle this: twenty years worth of dirt on a kitchen floor consisting of unforgiving white tiles. First attempt I could clearly see a difference but the second time 24 hours later was the charm with the use of a grout brush (strong tooth brush should do the job too), both in applying and scrubbing the oxyclean. The first results in less liquid, and therefore salt deposits, on the floor and makes cleaning afterwards easier. The second allows for a better reach in the grout line than a larger, broader brush would: it seems to me most grout lines are a bit receded compared to the tile surface. Obviously, the second attempt will have been aided by the first, I will never know.

[@pbgas3434]

Thanks a bunch! This is great! Can't wait to clean mine now!

[@brittanyfolster6745]

Very helpful! Worked amazing! Thank you 🙏

[@maryhallman9302]

I tried this hack and it worked well for me! Thanks.

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video!

[@MemphisGuitars-oj5wp]

I have followed this process and it works superbly! I used the oxyclean and water, and a little stiff plastic bristled hand brush. Have done my entire kitchen and living room. Will go section by section until I am done with all of my tile. Thx for posting.

[@CabinetFramingUK]

Forget all that. I squirted neat bleach all along all the grout lines, let it sit for 15/20mins, came back with a mop and hot water and the dirt just wiped off like magic. Very easy

[@petedymond]

Bleach is acidic. It will erode the grout. Also you can bleach out the color pigment in the grout and you'll be left with blotchy uneven colored grout.

[@CabinetFramingUK]

@@petedymond none of that happened for me. The colour did change....from dirty back to original grout

[@ttplayerong3740]

understand bleach is more corrosive to grout.

[@troypatterson-pe8jr]

Use commercial toilet bowl cleaner i have done custodial work for 20 years and it takes a lot less time then his b.s

[@MadonnaGrogan]

Ammonia does the job

[@ellahayes7233]

Happy about this info. Got some grout to clean now.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Best wishes!

[@michaelkistler6885]

Right on. If you want to save a little you can grab a round brush from the dollar store and put a machine screw through center of it to attach to the drill.

[@marcberm]

I love how in the time-lapse, you can actually HEAR the drill battery being drained. 😀

[@maggienbob1304]

Was listening to that too! 😁

[@joebidendidthat5121]

I’ve used Oxy to clean tiles in my rental property for years. I clean the grout and the tile. Large bucket and sponge to apply. Scrub brush for tile and grout then large sponge with second bucket with clean water for rinse and dry towel to dry.

[@diamondpainter16]

What is the ratio on the mixture?

[@joebidendidthat5121]

@@diamondpainter16 I’m just put one scoop in one gallon of warm water

[@diamondpainter16]

@@joebidendidthat5121 how long do you let it sit before brush cleaning

[@RPmusic06]

Yessssss its friday againnnnn, weekend and a video of my favorite teacher thanks for the tips and tricks bud!!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Anytime buddy! Have a great weekend😁

[@RPmusic06]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter you 2 bud!!!!!

[@sharonnaylor1493]

Thanks for the tutorial. Do you know if this is safe for use on travertine tile? I have been warned not to use bleach or vinegar on travertine. The grout lines in the shower really need some help.

[@someoneelse.2252]

Thanks for this .

[@donnovicki9771]

I use my McCullough 1270 steamer and Clorox Cling toilet bowl cleaner. With it's nozzle the Clorox gel spreads right into the joint and the steamer with the brush attachment really makes fast work of it.. What used to take hours now takes 45 minutes or so.

[@Achinfosomebacon]

Thank you so much! These are things I have at home, no oxiclean and no drill, so I was scanning the comments for a gem like yours ❤

[@romeosierratango4464]

I didnt know Ryan Fitzpatrick started grout cleaning. Good luck with your new career man

[@DumbSkippy]

I just wanted to say, that you are 1 cool Canadian, Mr #FunnyCarpenter. Much respect!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

wow that worked so well!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Lol hard to say why I waited 10 years to do it…

[@mikedubya9313]

Thanks Seth

[@cassandrarodriguez5150]

Awesome!

[@proudcanadianeh4663]

Hey thanks for the videos! Question. I would liek to start a cleaning business where I clean tile and grout lines for ppl. It seems you should seal their grout lines after doing so. But Im not gonna wait 24+ hours and come back for that job... Not ideal. Can you clean the grout, help dry it with a with hair dryer, and seal 30 minutes? It looks like grout dries only after 30 ish minutes.. thanks!

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Thanks, I use gel toilet bowl cleaner, works great 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Nice

[@lorettapressler2838]

Thanks

[@DumbSkippy]

Magic Eraser and spray with "Vanish" carpet cleaner (which has oxy clean in it). Oxy clean is Sodium Percarbonate. For Pee stains around the toilet, use hydrogen Peroxide. Truly these are the best of the best tips.

[@MrChadder007]

I’ve heard steam cleaning the tile does a pretty great job also, but I haven’t tried it myself.

[@andrewserich2076]

You tried this using a wet vacuum cleaner to suck up the dirty water ? Cheers,, great video.

[@Saucyakld]

Tried many cleaners but it sticks like glue. Tried the oxy clean and tada! Done, now need to get something to clean my Terra Cotta unsealed tiles sparkling clean. They are outside and yuck. Many thanks from your fan in Auckland New Zealand where the sun shines even in deep winter! ( Rain for five days tomorrow)

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That’s great!

[@MucaroBoricua]

"Six months later..." I'm done cleaning all the tile grout in the house! Oh no, it's time to do it again.

[@BigSchu22]

This is awesome! I accidentally discovered straight vinegar will do the same. Any tips for repairing grout? I don't know what our builders did, but it's coming out in huge chunks from the kitchen and bathrooms. Thanks!

[@bleeatch]

Your vinegar is what is destroying your grout.

[@BigSchu22]

@@bleeatch no, I did it once on a small section accidentally, it was cracking and breaking long before that, and ironically not on the vinegar section.

[@wrongwayconway]

It could be that the original grout wasn't mixed properly or was applied when it was starting to harden. Our grout by the front door cracked before our house was even a year old.

[@BigSchu22]

@@wrongwayconway Yeah, looking like i'm going to have to remove large sections and re-grout...

[@Tonyhouse1168]

You can grout-patch it, but for large missing chunks, I recommend scraping and re-grouting. Anything else is like painting rotting wood; nothing will bond right and it’ll eventually come apart. Good luck!

[@hebe1792]

I used to use Clorox, but the smell is horrible. Tried steam afterwards. Works. Do you know if Oxy will react with travertine? I don’t have grout but a very thin seam line between them that gets black over time.

[@johnholkham2420]

Don’t even think about it , acid damages marble, never use it on Marble. Ask your specialist tile shop what to use. They will recommend a PH neutral clearer . Marble and Stone floor need very carefully cleaning. These quick fix videos may cost you big time.

[@KernelKrunch663]

Will this work for tile shower full of mold in grout?

[@leenordhagen5490]

I looked in at Amazon for the Pokuta cleaning drill bit unable to find it. Suggestions?

[@johnlosangeles]

Great video. You're using a blue attachment. The listing on Amazon says you should use yellow on tile. Should I worry about this? I have the same style tile.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That’s an excellent point, the blue kit that I ordered in Canada is supposedly the same as the yellow. The US link is a different brand and you are right about the yellow being a better choice. Thanks for the info, I’m going to make a note in the description.

[@johnlosangeles]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter Thanks... I didn't think of this but it makes sense.

[@chriswinchell1570]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter There’s a yellow set from Holikme and a yellow set from carose. Is there a difference in usefulness?

[@wrongwayconway]

I bought the blue brush set from my local Canadian Tire (I used the brush & drill last night on a tough stain on my cookie sheet). 😁

[@psfgtech]

Oxy Clean, good job

[@diamondpainter16]

I’m pretty sure I heard you say in your video that you would post a link to a separate video on how you do this with just the Oxyclean, but all I see in your links are affiliate links, not videos. Can you tell me what your ratio is on the oxyclean solution that you make?

[@TitleistGolf13]

Jeeezus! I'm using zepp grout and I'm on bottle 2 and 2 hrs in still not even close to done where did I go wrong

[@feelingdandie]

Will this work for mold? Have a bathtub that needs to be recaulked and the mold that was under the old stuff just won't come off

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I’d say so

[@paulgannon3261]

Would like to see this on white or beige grout if possible?

[@jonardtalamayan]

hi there, i work in a restaurant and our kitchen floor tile grout have heavy grease. I tried scrapping them and it’s like a black paste. any recommendation for easy cleaning? thank you.

[@paisley1134]

Steam mop. We bought a house and the bathroom floor tiles had grout that was black greasy looking. I dont think the previous owners ever cleaned or resealed, it was so gross. I have a shark steam mop. It came up.

[@shawnr771]

Looks good. Oxyclean simple enough.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Shawn

[@shawnr771]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter I have many people ask me how to clean tile grout I have used everything from Simple Green to Dawn. Oxy clean is a good addition to the products.

[@lsterk1693]

I used Simple Green spray cleaner with a toothbrush. Had to wait only a few minutes after applying so that sped things up. I also did a section within an arm's reach like he did. By the time I finished applying the last line, I returned to the first lines and worked them a bit more with toothbrush. Then rinse with sponge and warm water.

[@DK-pr9ny]

What dilution ratio?

[@Flexb123]

I freakin hate dirty grout and have a huge space with tons of it, Problem is it takes forever and then gets dirty within weeks again so essentially gave up. Is the oxyclean safe on unsealed grout? I find most videos don't decipher and stipped a few of the grout lines with white vinegar because I listed to another vid and didn't realize was only safe on sealed grout.

[@Tom-Travels]

I use a steam wand. Works great with no chemicals.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That’s a great suggestion Tom, I’ll have to check that out.

[@markg.2501]

Same here Tom, really kicks butt and super Pet friendly (No Chemicals)

[@leekyciabrown3769]

What kind of steam wand do you use?

[@markg.2501]

@@leekyciabrown3769 BISSELL 39N7A 39N7A/39N71 Steam Shot Deluxe Hard-Surface Cleaner, Handheld (Amazon)....Around........$41.00

[@qwertyzxcv123]

What kind of steam wand are you using?

[@mattsanchez4893]

Good idea, I’d recommend using gloves with the oxyclean as it can a bit harsh on the skin

[@krisfreyermuth935]

Also some eye guards in case the drill splashes

[@telemyztery]

I would like to see this on 10 yr old white kitchen tiles, and see how it turns out.

[@eliot2283]

Maybe a quicker and easier method: get a scrub brush that comes on a broom handle. Put your cleaner in a bucket, soak the brush, and you can then scrub without kneeling. Then just mop everything up with a standard or sponge mop.

[@chloemartel9927]

That's what I did. Got a grout cleaning brush from Home depot that screws on a mop handle. Gallon of hot water with a teaspoon or two of powdered laundry detergent. Dip the brush, give it a quick scrub and wipe off with an old towel. It did a superb job. My grout looks new.

[@PamperedWife]

Can I use this with marble tile?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I don’t see why not, best to test it out on a small inconspicuous spot.

[@mikeholm7640]

You can but I wouldn't. There are marble specific cleaners that will work much better, faster and safer. Check out Easy Oxy from mb stone care.

[@johnholkham2420]

Hi this product may take shine of tiles, all tiles manufacturers recommend ph neutral cleaner. Also acid may make grout less water proof. Definitely not for use on Stone and don’t even think about using on Marble . Best thing to do is use grout sealer after grouting. If you use this method use lots of water to remove active agent. Let it complete dry , then reseal grout . Acid products damage grout.

[@johnholkham2420]

The main point I was making was This product damages Marble and Stone tiles

[@Ana-qd7zh]

While not pH neutral, Oxyclean is a base, not an acid. It's fine for at least some natural stones, but please do check yours before you use it. Preemptive sealing is best, of course, but not really a fix for dirty grout.

[@VgniK88]

I used baking powder n made it like a paste n bada bing bada boom brand new

[@joemirag]

Use a degreaser. Degreasers work well for tile and grout. You can pickup a spray bottle and a jug of degreaser from any super center. Lowes, Menards, Home Depot, Rural King, Etc. Just mix the appropriate amount of water with degreaser into the spray bottle, spray on the designated area, let it sit for a few minutes, then whipe it clean with a wet spong, whipe it with damp towels, and then mop it. Just make sure you read the safety label and instructions because some degreasers require a face mask, gloves, etc while cleaning.

[@tikikiki146]

What kind of degreaser ?

[@joemirag]

@@tikikiki146 I updated my comment.

[@tikikiki146]

Ok thanks… is TSP like a degreaser ?

[@joemirag]

@@tikikiki146 lol, if the jug says degreaser then it's a degreaser.

[@vickimorris7531]

What brand of degreaser? TSP or a different product?

[@WherethekeysLisa]

But how do you clean gray grout without bleaching it

[@mrdemocracy7106]

Best homemade recipe. 1 part Surgical Spirit 1 part washing up liquid 2 parts water. Mix together Rub in with old tooth brush or similar. Clean wash off & rub dry

[@WillGGG]

The easiest way is to hire someone that has one of those grout cleaning machines for $100. I tried cleaning grout once and will never do it again.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😂🤣😂

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂😂😂it’s a chore for sure!

[@shanew7361]

You got that right.

[@dale3404]

I hired a recommended company. Not much difference. I’ll do it myself.

[@wrongwayconway]

I'm the gal in frugal so I always attempt things myself. I'll hire someone when I get old (60 this month)...although I did hire someone this year to clean out the dryer vent, that second storey ladder climb was getting to me! 😆

[@dale3404]

Sodium percarbonate is the same as Oxi Clean, and cheaper.

[@raypoitras2611]

You can totally hear the battery dieing in that 70 minutes! Lol

[@sherriek3476]

Oxiclean is the best better tip for sure

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Sherrie

[@chefmastermikecmm8465]

Forget the oxy clean I need those pads for me knees. They felt like mashed tomatoes after five minutes.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Unsure if this is about cleaning grout or if this was your audition tape for Oxi Clean and Billy May's beat you.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂that’s a good one! But seriously Oxiclean is good stuff, been using it for years.

[@DaveLewerenzCleaning]

Good tip, but always test a small area first. As oxy can damage some natural stone floors.

[@ALAPINO]

I use the round brush chucked up in my hammer drill. $300 dishwasher tool beats installing an actual dishwasher... lol. (No, not really) Also, a shop vac in wet mode is your friend. I scrub with the brushes and have two spray bottles: fresh water, and soapy water.

[@divyag4361]

Can we use liquid Clorox bleach? To clean the grout

[@shawnanthony3549]

Up next how to properly prime and finish paint a wall.... Two coats primer 2 coats paint. Beautiful walls.

[@lefragrance777]

That's why I hate tile floors

[@jibzz4749]

For some reason, I like the grout better

[@PikkaBird]

The darker lines definitely don't look bad. I'd have gone with a darker variant when laying the tiles initially. Knowing that the contrast is due to gunk and grime wouldn't sit well with me.

[@alloy2005]

One thing to watch out is to make sure that the moist from brushing does not get inside the drill while brushing

[@jicalzad]

Yeah, if u have a spare, inexpensive drill, then yeah go for it, but I wouldn’t use this w/ my nicer tools

[@srgmag1971]

As far as I know it's not really advised to use a drill or any similar tool for purposes that involve liquids or solutions for cleaning especially if you're using an expensive tool. It could potentially damage your tool.

[@melissahathorn1641]

So where is the video of showing how to seal the grout once it’s been clean so it stays why? I can’t find it

[@ryane6719]

Love my makita sub compact, you?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

It’s the best. So we’ll balanced and great power for such a small drill…plus looks aren’t bad either!

[@konamanstudio2447]

👍🏻🍻🍺🐶

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🍻🔥🥩🇨🇦

[@Leesh4you]

Can you make the solution more like a paste?

[@thesoapymitten]

If you don't use water, that's above 140° the Sodium percarbonate won't even activate 😢

[@johntrotter7889]

what is a mililiter?

[@rbutter9200]

Speak American!

[@ShadowhunterJDeng]

Do you mean millilitre? 🤪

[@WowRixter]

Bleach and baking soda and mix up a paste. I bet the Oxi has got bleach in it

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Good tip Ric

[@simpleshoes]

Oxi has hydrogen peroxide in it. Bleach shouldn’t be used on grout as it will cause it to deteriorate.

[@WowRixter]

@@simpleshoes I'll try the Oxi and/or hydrogen peroxide and baking soda next time

[@FoxMulder-iq8vs]

Looks great but I have 2000 SF of grout so need an easier method that will not take 1 week to clean. I going to rent a machine an be done in a half day.

[@disklamer]

I tried that pose once but the client was not impressed.

[@lefragrance777]

How to avoid grouts... Never use tiles for flooring. Use a solid floor [tile-less] or a solid wooden floor.

[@mandydavidson6694]

Bleach and Bicarbonate of Soda. Faster and oh so much easier.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks for tip!

[@oladeibel860]

You are a good husband.

[@abomohd9964]

Don't you thing you are removing a layer of the grout out of the place

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That’s possible but doesn’t seem like it did. Perhaps a micro layer.

[@parisn6624]

My easiest way is, to not buy tile n grout buy linoleum or laminate flooring lol

[@maggienbob1304]

I'm with you on that one.

[@jonnycomfort9271]

Hardly the easiest way to clean grout. Not only does it take more time and effort than what I do, but when I clean tile floors, I clean the whole floor and not just the grout lines. Try using an extractor. You spray your solution over the whole area, wait a few minutes, and then you use the cleaning tool. It sprays high pressure water and then vacuums up the dirty water mix. Not only is it simpler, but it takes less time, and when done, I can wipe a clean white towel anywhere on that floor, and it comes up still white. There's no better test for how clean your floor really is than that.

[@cindys9858]

Yeah, it is a pass for me. Already experimented what worked well on grout, several areas and types of grout, not just one floor, including the bathroom. Literally the only thing worked worse than Oxi clean was plain water. Even vinegar and Dawn worked better. Gotta be paid, cuz Oxi sucks. I am old enough to be your mother, used it so many times from when it first came out to recently, and always disappointed. I will give up, then try few years later, still always a big fail. Even laundry never saw it do anything. Only thing it may work on is blood, but I just use hydrogen peroxide.

[@adoreivette7373]

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[@felicia7644]

I don’t like all the dirt in the grout. My plan is to never have a tiled floor to avoid the work.

[@kartboarder22g17]

Ok do not do tile floors check.

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

This would be great if my kitchen wasn't a very large addition. The floor space in the kitchen alone is about half the floor space of the entire house. 🤦 If I used this method it would take days and rsck my body with soreness. There's gotta be a better way.

[@robertkattner1997]

Grout is obsolete, in China nobody uses grout. All the tile is rectified, no space between tiles, much better. No grout to clean.

[@Danny-ti7yy]

you are correct. Things are just built better in China... 🧐

[@tifacola]

Not going to take that long. Ha! I have 5000 square feet.

[@Quadrille763]

Hydrogen peroxide cleaner. You barely scrub it just kills the stains. Your method is too much work

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll test it out.

[@simpleshoes]

Oxyclean is a hydrogen peroxide cleaner.

[@themeat5053]

I blame your wife.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂 she’s great, she was very happy with the job well done.

[@themeat5053]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter Well, I would never be able to blame my wife. I'm sure your wife was pleased with your cleaning. Keep up the good work!

[@hamzabasakli6852]

No no no! This procedure is impossible to apply when you do a tile and grout cleaning business! You can't clean 60 - 70 square meters tiled area like this for sure, you need an industrial tile cleaning machine for sure. A big NO from me...

[@leebolton9913]

Load of bull 10 years old grout you can see next to the dirty grout the rest is clean like new he put a bit of dirt on it before he started so it removed easy ...This does not work ...Only one way to make years old grout like new have the floor regrouted by a tiler ..