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What cleans grout the best?

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Raymond Chiu

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Hydrogen peroxide mixed with a little bit of baking soda will lift out extremely deep stains. That's a really strong option. Using a water and vinegar mixture is another really good choice. Steam cleaning is another good option if you have the right machinery. There probably isn't a single "best" option, though; all of these options will work.

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How much of the old grout needs to be removed to re-grout?

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That depends on the type of tile/grout. For thin grout lines, buy a grout removal tool (at any hardware store) and dig out enough so the stains are removed and there is a channel deep enough for the new grout to fill & adhere. For larger grout lines, the channel will need to be wider & deeper.

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My bathroom wall tiles are cement. Will these methods work on cement?

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Yes, these methods will work on cement.

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Will this damage porcelain tiles?

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Using oxygen bleach is generally safe for porcelain tiles. It's a milder alternative to chlorine bleach and is less likely to cause discoloration or damage.

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