I found this product works extremely well, ……….……………….IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS! Growing up, my dad, and perhaps your dad, often said with fatherly wisdom, “Any job is easier and goes faster if you have the right tools.” How true! Grout-eez sells a brush you can attach to a handle for scrubbing the grout standing up. This well-intentioned product (and other similar long handled grout brushes) will work for some but not everyone, thus the negative reviews. You have to get close to the floor to get the grout really clean. How can you get all of the necessary elbow grease into the grout lines when your elbows and arms are three to four feet above the floor? I think more than half the battle getting clean grout is using the right scrubbing tools and “getting down where the action is.” I firmly believe, after experimenting, clean grout is more dependent on a thorough and quality scrubbing and less so on the cleaner you use (more on that later). Forget scrubbing by hand standing up with a long handle brush. It will be a lesson in futility for some people, especially for those whose grout is more than moderately dirty.
Cleaning grout is among the least favorite household chores. I will try to make it easier for you.
You will need only three things: a STURDY footstool, a cordless drill (what homeowner doesn’t have one of these?) and the small 2” diameter Drill Brush sold here on Amazon. Drill Brush has many kits listed which are color coded by the firmness of the bristles: white (soft), yellow, green and blue (medium), red (stiff) and black (ultra-stiff). The yellow, green and blue brush kits have the same exact MEDIUM stiff bristles which work just fine for cleaning grout and they haven’t harmed my grout or tiles. They are color coded only to avoid cross contamination by application, i.e., if you desire use certain colors for specific cleaning jobs.
Chuck the yellow, green or blue SMALL 2” diameter drill brush in your cordless drill. Sit down on your footstool and go to work after the cleaner has sat for five to 10 minutes. Use both medium and firm pressure with the cordless drill going back and forth at least 10 times, sometimes more may be necessary depending how dirty the grout is. With use and viewing your results, you will ultimately determine how much scrubbing is necessary. This will show good if not great results after washing up with a mop and drying.
This Yellow Drill Brush Kit has the recently introduced Edge Brush pictured on the right in the link. Most of their other kits don’t have this Edge Brush. There are many other Drill Brush kits available on Amazon to suit your needs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083X5ZZWN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Don’t need an entire kit? Then just get this grouping of 2” diameter Drill Brushes:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQQP9BQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
NOTE: If you have a lot of grout to clean as I do and am doing, you will likely need two or three 2” diameter Drill Brushes as the bristles do wear down (but not quickly) as I found out. After all, the bristles are doing all the hard work while you sit on your keister.
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Don’t have a cordless drill but do have a reciprocating saw? If yes, you can purchase a Reciprotools stiff bristle nylon brush for the saw along with the adapter.
Brush:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R7N16O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/Reciprotools-RCT-A10-Reciprocating-Saw-Adapter/dp/B001CNHDR2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Reciprotools+Reciprocating+Saw+Tool+Adapter&qid=1594928387&s=hi&sr=1-2
I’ve used both tools with great success. The drawback with the reciprocating saw is that it is noisy, and if you ever used one you know there is a lot of vibration, especially with the cheaper makes, like the $25 Hyper Tough I bought at the “Big W.” As such, I used it only on grout lines that needed a second cleaning which were few to date. With its trigger which controls the speed, I tried to keep it at 1/3 to ½ power. The saw will not work well in confined areas, and try not to get too close to the baseboards or cabinets. If you go this route, it is important that you keep ALL the bristles in the grout line which will result in the saw being close to parallel to the floor but certainly not overly awkward. Hold it by its neck and handle. Note that there are smaller, compact reciprocating saws that will likely work better than the larger models.
As I’ve already noted, I attest that a good, thorough, diligent scrubbing of grout is far more important than the cleaner you use. I have used Krud Kutter Tough Task with equal success. One of its many uses is for grout as noted on the bottle under the “SAFE, FAST, EFFECTIVE….” heading on the label. Some reviewers among the 1,400+ reviews have found other products that work great and are less pricey. One reviewer noted he used La’s Totally Awesome Cleaner and said it did a super job. But whatever cleaner you use on your grout always test the product in an inconspicuous area to ensure it is safe on your tile and grout. I would also suggest that if you purchase any cleaner in a spray bottle transfer the contents to an empty dish detergent bottle. Most if not all dish detergent bottles have a small opening in the cap. Just drag the bottle’s open cap in the grout lines while dispensing the cleaner. Lastly, make scrubbing and cleaning grout easier – uses a power tool and less elbow grease!
Clean-eez Grout-eez Super Heavy-Duty Grout Cleaner - Powerful Tile and Floor Stain Remover for Bathroom, Kitchen, and More -
4 | 16,825 ratings
Price: 17.5
Last update: 12-26-2024
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Ultimate Grime Elimination: Experience the power of a pro-grade cleaner, easily banishing stubborn stains. Make your surfaces shine brilliantly!
Total Transformation Solution: Unleash the potential of your tiles and grout. This 2-in-1 cleaner will return time, revealing pristine beauty you'll adore.
Effortless Stain Disappearance: Witness the magic as stains vanish without a trace. Avoid the hassle and expense of hiring professionals—be the expert at home!
Unparalleled Deep Cleaning Power: Unleash the heavy-duty strength against years of grime—Marvel at the astonishing results achieved effortlessly on every surface.
Rediscover Original Brilliance: Say goodbye to dull, aged grout. Rejuvenate and revive with Grout-eez, saving you from renovation headaches. Your home's authentic charm awaits!
Total Transformation Solution: Unleash the potential of your tiles and grout. This 2-in-1 cleaner will return time, revealing pristine beauty you'll adore.
Effortless Stain Disappearance: Witness the magic as stains vanish without a trace. Avoid the hassle and expense of hiring professionals—be the expert at home!
Unparalleled Deep Cleaning Power: Unleash the heavy-duty strength against years of grime—Marvel at the astonishing results achieved effortlessly on every surface.
Rediscover Original Brilliance: Say goodbye to dull, aged grout. Rejuvenate and revive with Grout-eez, saving you from renovation headaches. Your home's authentic charm awaits!
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Top reviews from the United States
Volusian
This product works well…………………. IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020Brian Pavlock
Hands down best grout cleaner and exceptional customer support
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
Brian Pavlock
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
We have light tan grout that was mildly dirty (mostly just splotchy in spots), but it hadn't been properly cleaned in years. I spent a week cleaning our grout; I began with all the DIY methods like vinegar, peroxide, OxiClean, etc. then moved on to grout-specific chemicals like Zep, CLR, and others. Nothing was making a difference, but fortunately most cleaners have guarantees so you can return them for a full refund. Finally, I bit the bullet and got Grout-eez (I say that only because it's "expensive" compared to most cleaners). Fantastic results! Save yourself the time and trouble and just get it.
Immediately upon squirting it onto the grout it fizzed and started pulling out dirt. After letting it dwell for 10 minutes, I scrubbed and it appeared as dirty soapy water. At first, I was disappointed after it dried because the stains only seemed to have moved. The rinse water was filthy so it was definitely cleaning better than anything I had tried, but the grout didn't appear cleaner. I tried it again and got similar results, so I contacted The Floor Guys.
Shari herself responded and worked with me to get the best results. After one more Grout-eez attempt and three days of drying (to ensure the grout was fully dry), the grout was better but still not clean. She could have easily just offered me a refund, blamed it on something, or claimed it was cleaned to satisfaction, but she knew their product worked better than that, so she sent me Stone-eez as a pre-cleaner. It arrived promptly so I resumed cleaning. I made a 1:8 solution (unlike Grout-eez, it's concentrated and needs to be mixed with water), applied it to the grout, let it dwell, rinsed, cleaned with Grout-eez, and rinsed again. When it dried the grout was clean!
I recommend contacting The Floor Guys if you are unsatisfied in any way. They will work with you, willing to go so far as to contact their chemists to determine a solution. Most grout should clean easy, and in fact most of mine did. My tests spots just happened to be tough spots with heavy grease that wasn't typical and needed the more potent Stone-eez. From the images you can see the before, after Stone-eez, and after Grout-eez results of one of my tough spots; again, Stone-eez is not necessary and most of my grout cleaned up without it.
I offer the following suggestions based on my experience:
* Follow the instructions: squirt, dwell, agitate, rinse. You don't need to scrub it in beforehand or scrub much; just agitate.
* Dwell time is effectively "wet time". Let the Grout-eez dwell while the grout appears wet and shiny, then rinse before it soaks into the grout. If an area dries fast, squirt additional Grout-eez to keep it wet for the 5-10 minutes.
* When rinsing, a sponge mop is best, a sponge is great, and a towel is okay. The idea is to soak up the dirty liquid, not push it back into the grout.
* Some grout can be be very porous and remain wet (dark) for up to three days. Allow ample dry time before deciding which areas need more attention.
* If some areas don't get clean after two applications of Grout-eez, consider purchasing Stone-eez as a pre-cleaner. Grout-eez is great for everyday dirt and grease, but some muck requires the stronger alkaline cleaner.
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Ida
Very good but not excellent on older tile
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024Danielle W
Brush works wel
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024