F.G. asks from Marlton, NJ on June 28, 2007
How to Clean grout??Need More Suggestion to Make House Beautiful..:))
WE have a house which is 34 years old..kitchen floor is made of tiles.Grout is dirty,nearly black in color in some areas,i want to clean it.I need suggestions how to clean it without using very strong chemicals.i had allergies on my arms last year after using all those cleaners as i cleaned the house like crazy after we moved in:))
another suggestion is needed to make the house more pleasantly smelling,in summers i usually keep the windows open if its not too hot and airconditioning is off to keep the proper airventilation,and if u use candles it smells good but i need something for linen closet,walk-in closets to keep the things fresh smelling..
i know there are plenty of products available in the stores but how many u can try..i used some of them but u have to get refills frequently.pls suggest something which is long lasting.
Another suggestion needed for my patio glass door..Right now we don't have budget to change it and it has become quite opaque at one side,u can't see thru it...its kind of frosty..pls suggest something to make it beautiful till we plan to change it.i have sheer curtains on my patio door b'cos i love to keep the house bright(full of light) during daytime:))
Did i ask too much??I know u guys are great and going to help me ...
Thanks
Take care
F.
More Answers
M.A. answers from Allentown on June 29, 2007
Hi F.,
For the grout, I would try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It is amazing. It cleans just about anything. A tip I had received at one of those candle demos we have all been to, is that after you burn a candle, and most of it is gone, take it and chop it up and use it like potpourri. Put it in a baggy and place it in your linen closet, closet floors, etc.
Good luck!
J.K. answers from Pittsburgh on June 29, 2007
try the mr clean magic eraser! I used it on my grout and it was amazing! i love that thing!
J.S. answers from Pittsburgh on June 29, 2007
Can I ask what color your grout is supposed to be? that will help me to better answer your question. I own a small housecleaning business and I have a lot of great ideas for cleaning.
J.
J.Y. answers from Pittsburgh on June 29, 2007
When we moved into our house the grout was black and I tried everything. Magic eraser works fairly well but you'll need a bunch of them. Bar keeps Best Friend is also good, and not too harsh. In the end I called a professional. Carpet steamer companies offer it, but we went with Window Genie. I think it was around $1-2 per square foot. We were very pleased with the results and I was able to stop making cleaning the grout my life's work
N.M. answers from Philadelphia on June 29, 2007
This is going to sound weird but it really works, I did it in my kitchen and my grout came up like new. Shaving Cream.....Yes shaving cream. Not Gel either foam. REgular foam shaving cream. Squirt it on to the grout, let sit a couple of minutes, scrub with a brush (toothbrush since you are concentrating on the grout), then mop away with clean water. Only do a small section of the floor at a time or when you go to clean it with the mop is will be a bigger hassel to get up. If you bucket of water gets grimmy make sure to change the water to do the next section. This may take a little longer and sound more involved, but it is cheap inexpensive and not a harsh way to clean the grout. If it is white grout you can use a bleach pen, again doing small sections of a time apply the bleach pen then rinse with clean water. Good Luck
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