Cleaning Tile Grout...will it do the job? Will this clean tile grout that is dirty and discolored with use?
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Yes! The Wagner 905 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner does clean tile grout that is dirty & discolored (moldy, even). I have a shower that has very wide, uneven grout that was neglected for far too long. 95% of the mess is gone after two cleanings; 90% went in the first cleaning. This machine is great.
1622869
it should do the job, results depends on the cleaner you use, I use suds and it did a good job on my kitchen and bathroom tiles
760862
I think it might do very well at that task. I suppose it depends on the type of grout it self, although I have to guess that grouts might be pretty similar in composition. I'd try mixing up a solution of oxi and hot water (oxi works best with warm/hot water) and scrubbing the grout with that solution using a small brush. Do just a small area initially to see how well it works, and if the mixture damages the grout at all. I've used grout cleaners in the past that were so strong that the caused the the grout to fall apart. I would rather has dirty grout than NO grout, you know? Oxi might just be a perfect grout cleaner, although I've never used it for that task.
2094865
Hi Deeda - Yes this should aid with cleaning the grout in your bathroom! Included with this unit is a grout brush you can attach as well.
1862749
Its not great for grout, but that's not really its purpose. It does a terrific job cleaning my ceramic tile, couldn't be happier with it. It will get up spills and light surface dirt on grout, but if you're looking for something that deep cleans grout, then this isn't the product for you. Good luck!
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I haven't found ANY steam mop that will 'clean' grout very well. It will clean fairly well if you let the mop sit on an area for a few seconds, but it won't scrub the grout lines if that's what you're looking for. For that matter neither does my hard floor cleaner by another well known floor cleaning company.
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It's great on tile floors, that's why I bought it, it cleans grout like nobody's business, with minimal effort!
455171
A little. It loosens some stains. But its no fault of the machine. Grout is pourous; it absorbs. So the only way to really clean grout is manually with a commercial cleaner, or with bleach and vinegar and stuff.
1869422
Didn't buy it for that and haven't tried it on grout. I clean my grout with water, oxy clean and dawn dish soap with a stiff brush..
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A qualified "yes." It's slow, and one cannot expect perfect results. It requires time and scrubbing AND you must clean the steamed area immediately. So...it does work. We've done it with reasonable success. If you do get the grout clean, seal it ASAP or you'll be doing it again inno time.
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Carrie,I haven't tried to clean grout using the special attachment. I have done 2 conventional cleanings of my bathroom tile floor with the brush extended under the microfiber pad and it had no visible effect on the grout. It might be easier to do it by hand with a grout sander and then clean up with the mop afterward.
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Of course, it's like a paint, before using try cleaning your grout with a Mr. Clean magic eraser. It will work wonders, you may not need to use the Grout Refresh.
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I have used the machine to scrub my synthetic kitchen "tile look" floor. It does that well and gets back most all of the water. I don't think I would buy the machine just to scrub tile or restore grout's appearance. There are cheaper and more effective ways to go for that specialty.
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Yes. It works on most stains. I say most, because I think the only thing any cleaner has a tough time with is grease. But this works better than any other grout cleaner I've used.
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I would not recommend this product to clean grout from ceramic tile. This is specifically a carpet cleaner, and it could clean tile, but its not made for that. If I could suggest a product to help you with this, I would suggest the 1940 PowerFresh Steam Mop (http://www.amazon.com/BISSELL-Powerfresh-Steam-White-1940/dp/B0091YYUAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390490519&sr=8-1&keywords=1940+bissell). This has a 'Easy Scrubber that flips down and reaches down to the grout and crevices' located on the back of the foot. It also has a $10 off coupon right now!! Its a great steam mop, and not only will it help you clean your ceramic tile, but it will also be great to have around the house!
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The answer is "it depends". It depends how dirty the grout is. I use it all the time BUT I still need to scrub to get cleaning done. This is hot steam NOT a power washer.
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I'm sorry, but I have not used it on grout joints. Assuming you mean tile flooring, my guess is that it waould clean but not whiten the joints. I use it principally on my wood flooring.