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Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide and baking sodaare a good team for cleaning grout.
Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleaching agent and baking soda works as a gentle abrasive.
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Hydrogen peroxide is the most effective when it is freshly opened (or within six months).
Eventually, the hydrogen and oxygen molecules will revert into a bottle of plain water.
Oxygen Bleach and Warm Water
Powdered oxygen bleach will help brighten and whiten grout.
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Use warm or hot water so the powder will dissolve well.
Be sure not to scrub too hard using any of these methods.
Always wear gloves when cleaning with washing soda as it can cause skin irritation.
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One tip is to remove moisture from grout, especially in the bathroom, as quickly as possible.
The best way to keep the grout clean is toapply a sealant.
Most will last between six months and a year depending on how much traffic the floor receives.
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Sealers can be penetrating or topical.
Both fill in the pores in the grout to prevent dirt and grime embedding.
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