We Tested 7 Ways to Clean Grout | the Winner Will Surprise You

Want to clean grout without scrubbing on your hands and knees? Me too! I tested 6 ways to clean grout, and during the test, I found a hidden gem in the hallway of the home we were cleaning. It was stuffed under a towel, gathering dust. I was so excited she had one, that decided to test as well. And guess what... that hidden gem became the winner hands down. The best part is... the winner is chemical-free!!! I wouldn't want to clean grout any other way.
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In this video, I'll test Zep grout cleaner, Oxi-clean, Oxi-clean max force, Magic eraser and Dawn Platinum Powerwash. It's important to know how to clean tile grout if you have a lot of tile floors. Grout how to clean is a topic always on my mind... I have a lot of grout in my home. I'm always trying to find a way to clean my tile grout without scrubbing.

[@jeffsmith6837]

Baking soda and peroxide on a light grout worked great for us.

[@shmoldy]

I often hear people say that it's important to reseal the grout after a clean like this!

[@murman247]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS! The ceramic tile floor in my kitchen was embarrassing but trying to clean the grout with chemicals and a drill brush took hours and was exhausting. Right after I saw this video I went onto Amazon and purchased a steam cleaner similar to the one you talk about in the video. I just cleaned the grout on the floor in my kitchen and it did an amazing job! THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Hooray! Thanks for telling us, we have to agree. We love steam cleaners too!!

[@DS-rm7px]

I love seeing you help people who really need it. Bless your friend.

[@YourFavHawaiian]

Very sweet of you to organize for her, can’t wait to see the before and after 😊

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you 🙏 We already did it. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXymn2hjbtBmd5I

[@hagopik6415]

As a stone restoration tech. Zep is the best chemical cleaner but it has to be used on porcelain and ceramic tiles only because it will stain natural stone.

[@hofx666]

Zep is making. Used it tonight. I honestly couldn’t believe how great it worked. After 3 minutes I didn’t even need a brush to clean the crud.

[@crystalgarcia4327]

Does it have a strong smell?

[@elizabethguilbe557]

That sounds wonderful I love clean floors A steam cleaner or steam mop is always necessary, especially in the bathrooms!

[@deborahgeorge3238]

Love your videos. Appreciate the effort you go to to debunk some myths as well.

[@jessifishman]

Bless her heart for her troubles and you for helping her 💗💗💗thank you for sharing

[@monalisafinkbeiner3838]

Thank you Diana for sharing your ideas which is the best methods 👌

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

You are welcome. I hope it was helpful😃

[@Acleanbeam]

Steamer is the best in my opinion. Chemical free and great job it does

[@smv1508]

Love it! Would love to see a comparison like this for power scrubbers!

[@dia9491]

My sister has gastroparesis (not sure I spelled that right) thank you for mentioning it. I’d never heard about it before my sis. Bless you for helping her out.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you for your comment. It is a terrible disease. I'm sorry you sister is going through that😔

[@CP-kf8fe]

I have tried so many products on my floor grout, especially where the dog runs in and out of the house. My grout color is called parchment, its like in-between a taupe and bone with a salmon undertone. The only thing that has worked so far is Clorex Kitchen Clean-Up with Bleach. Let it sit for 5 mins or so and then use a brush to scrub (I have a long handled grout brush) the dirt and stains away. It's a bit strong smelling but it works.

[@aecox1265]

This is not a commercial, but as a fellow sufferer, I wanted to share my success. I have been a type 1 diabetic for coming up on 43 years and also have Gastroparesis and went through many unplanned hospitalizations and other treatments, but I was fortunate to find a great doc who was involved in a study to impact as gastric pacer (basically a pacemaker for your stomach) and it changed my life. If I were her, I would look into this. Mine is made by Medtronic and I have had zero hospitalizations due to Gastroparesis since the first implant in 2005 and highly recommend it!

[@LunatheLunatic661]

I can't wait for that video!!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Stay tuned.....😁

[@ama8902]

Great video! I’ve been looking for a floor steamer with a long attachment like that for grout cleaning! My back can’t handle the little hand held short ones.

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

Super Clean diluted 1:8 works amazing as is very cost effective.

[@pauleneallen8733]

The yellow Awesome works best!!!

[@Empower3d]

What a great friend!

[@valuebooks5773]

TL;DR #1 Steam Cleaner #2 OxiClean MaxForce or Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner

[@mayfl0w3r]

I fell upon your videos because I was looking for steam cleaner reviews. I love your videos and a new subscriber! Please keep the videos coming🙂

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Welcome and thanks so much for subbing!

[@cherrybearylemondrop]

The difference between the steam and sprays was quite visible. I like that the dawn and oxy clean were relatively effective though, because I'm not sure I want to buy another machine

[@cherrybearylemondrop]

I'm getting more and more curious what the lowest maintenance floors are now .. I don't like carpet because it's impossible to do a full deep clean (even with a rug doctor - I went over my carpets 3x and the water was still grey). Tile is easy for regular cleanings, but the grout is a bit harder to maintain. I wonder about engineered hardwood / laminate flooring.

[@cherrybearylemondrop]

Oh, and linoleum - that's probably very easy to maintain

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

True...steam cleaners are another appliance, but one of my favorites by far.😁 Honestly my favorite part was not having to bend down to clean the grout.

[@cherrybearylemondrop]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe that's a huge advantage, also no scrubbing!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Yup. We love steam cleaners. I can't imagine cleaning my home without it.

[@lorivattes2187]

I've been squeezing water on the cracks with a washcloth and then sprinkling comet on the cracks and scrubbing them with a denture brush and it's working great. And, then I wipe it down with a wet cloth and I can't believe the difference! I still have to finish the laundry room and the hallway. This works better than the methods that she's demonstrating in the above video.

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Cant wait to see before and after clean at your friend house. You are a true friend bless you both xx

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you🙏 Will be staring that soon. Stay tuned.

[@Cheshire.R]

thanks i was lazy to extra research but your vid help greatly than me guessing "chemical cleaner".

[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

Just started watching but imma guess.. the oxy ones will work the best.. I'll be back after i watch it lol I feel duped, i guessed before she surprised us with the steam cleaner lol heck yeah the steam cleaner wins hands down!

[@crystalolson1743]

Using cleaners that are not ment for grout break down the sealer, this might clean it now but cause more dirt build up as its no longer protected

[@PerfectLovefortheWorld]

That's why you reseal it after you clean it

[@user-ci5si8jz5h]

Great video amazing tips

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Glad you like them!

[@rsmolkin]

Hmm, watched a bunch of videos on how to clean my shower wall tiles today, and was shocked by your floor test. I wonder if it'll be the same with the shower. I actually have a steam cleaner I don't remember last time I used, but maybe it's time to drag it out instead of trying these chemicals or home remedies...

[@joannamary8281]

The steamer was the best...no chemicals just steam...cheap...safe and fast

[@PinkFlowers365]

ty

[@pointhaya6338]

Please suggest what to use to clean ceramic tile floor? Thanks

[@xogmaster]

You should try out that oxi spray stuff you showed, letting it sit a few minutes, and then instead of wiping it away, use the steamer.

[@alexes1381]

I watched you pregnancy videos all through my pregnancy... we shocked when you face and voice popped up 🤣 I was so confused 🥰

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Yup. Looks like you've discovered my other obsession besides women’s health... I love cleaning😁

[@julianvega2677]

What if you combine the steam with a treatment. Like pretreat then steam or steam and then use a product. Which product was cheapest per use?

[@Wishful---Thinking]

Once all the grout lines are clean and dry maybe put a sealer on it to make it stay cleaner longer?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Yes absolutely. Sealing the grout also makes it easier to clean

[@lindadickey5164]

Ok we have been trying spot testing every product possible on grout we have 2000 sq ft house with white tile and white grout and I don’t want to pay a fortune for a company to do it. After trying all the ways including my steamer - Microband 24 hour multi cleaner won! It is white again so that I can now seal it! I can’t believe it - I would have never guessed!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Wow, I’ve got to try it! You mean Microban, right? This one? amzn.to/3IgALpC (ad)

[@christamieday4142]

I just ordered a stream cleaner so this makes me happy 😃

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Congratulations! Which one did you get?

[@amareen79]

Vinegar and baking soda. It sparkles.

[@brianbecker60]

I heard vinegar is really bad for grout

[@Stacy_SJA]

Have to try the goo gone tile & grout next time! I got on clearance at home goods and love it now!

[@anitaitisanita8549]

Bar Keeper's Friend

[@cwu97609]

The Awesome that you had in your bucket will work the best.

[@RyanGrenz]

I have a Bissell Powershot and I find it still doesn’t clean it good enough even with scrubbing.. I’ll have to try toilet bowel cleaner, I saw someone else use it and it worked great

[@ebonydeshonna2459]

Yes it has my floor looking brand new

[@Dimythios]

Well As a professional cleaner, that owned a commercial maintenance business, steam cleaning is not the end all. It's good for what it does but there cases where a emulsifier is needed to get all of the grout and tile cleaned. Then you steam cleaned/clean up the rest.

[@nilssoderberg3215]

Zep Grill and oven cleaner works the best

[@julietaborroel2443]

There is nowhere to be found 😢

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner at dollar tree will beat all this. i seen a guy use on grout it was sick.

[@Faithinator133]

I do like using the steam cleaner for grout cleaning but. The test wasn't fair. The steam cleaner has a harder bristle brush. Well, I know mine is harder than a tooth brush idk about the one you used.

[@marthabartel604]

Can you organize and clean refrigerator

[@mrsbaker2354]

I bet its the dawn spray

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

That is a good guess...😁

[@suselew]

If you have epoxy grout, NEVER use a steam cleaner!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thanks for the tip, we haven't yet cleaned that type of grout but good to point out!

[@dylansocha7554]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe this is not true, I steam epoxy grout as well as any other forms of grout daily

[@victorstandiford9724]

VX-5000.

[@user-ik4br3nk2w]

why not just use a "tile & grout" cleaner instead of dish soap, laundry detergent, and toilet cleaner?🤔

[@carolinecorbett1524]

I wish this test was on white grout.

[@mmmmmmb]

DO NOT USE toilet bowl cleaner on tile with a polished finished. It will ruin the floor

[@arianna5546]

Heyyyyy it's Diana in the pink

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Haha yup. You've discovered my second passion... I love cleaning💜

[@anitaitisanita8549]

what? steam cleaner results?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Steam cleaner was the best by a long shot

[@janbrewington7771]

Streamer

[@Mad_Axe_Man125]

you could have just said noneof them work

[@yvettevernon3488]

Too much talking...

[@siemprelibre6434]

That is a very nasty, dirty and gross kitchen ! I just cant imagine how her bathroom looks like

[@ama8902]

The woman who owns the house has a severe chronic illness, I don’t think her priority is on keeping her home spotless. Maybe you should think a bit with an open mind before leaving a comment like that!

[@stevenordstedt2535]

You didn’t try Grout EEZ. That’s the best on the grout cleaner market. Redo a new video showing it.