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KiwiKate · 01-16-2011, 08:15 PM

I have tile throughout my house and it's in good order. However, there are fairly large patches of the light-colored grout that are darker than the rest, mostly in the higher traffic areas. Is there a way I can get the stained grout back to its original beige?

JimRom · 01-16-2011, 08:35 PM

Shop Magic 32 Oz. Tile & Grout Cleaner at Lowes.com

Works wonderfully well.

Jukesgrrl · 01-16-2011, 09:53 PM

Bleach works, but make sure you wear gloves when you apply it. Bleach burns skin.

jimboburnsy · 01-16-2011, 10:02 PM

If it's a light colored grout it probably isn't coming back.

KiwiKate · 01-16-2011, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the tips! I'll give both a try.

KiwiKate · 01-18-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimRom

Shop Magic 32 Oz. Tile & Grout Cleaner at Lowes.com

Works wonderfully well.

This stuff is great! Have just done a few bad patches so far and the stain lifts miraculously. Thanks JimRom!

JimRom · 01-20-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiwiKate

This stuff is great! Have just done a few bad patches so far and the stain lifts miraculously. Thanks JimRom!

No problem. It's the best product I've found yet for cleaning stained grout.

classicrascal · 01-23-2011, 05:56 AM

After getting your grout clean with those harsh cleaners, rinse any residue, let dry and seal the grout with a quality impregnating sealer. This will help to keep things in better shape in the future. Do NOT use these harsh cleaners after sealing. Doing so will merely degrade the sealing properties of the sealer. Us a neutral pH stone and tile cleaner. Sweep or vacuum first then damp mop (key word being damp).

Hope this helps.

Ken

KiwiKate · 01-23-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrascal

After getting your grout clean with those harsh cleaners, rinse any residue, let dry and seal the grout with a quality impregnating sealer. This will help to keep things in better shape in the future. Do NOT use these harsh cleaners after sealing. Doing so will merely degrade the sealing properties of the sealer. Us a neutral pH stone and tile cleaner. Sweep or vacuum first then damp mop (key word being damp).

Hope this helps.

Ken

Thanks for the reminder about thorough cleaning then sealing! After several hours on my knees removing the stains, it would be such a pain to see the stain coming back!