Does it clean unsealed tile grout? I bought the Eureka steamer mainly to clean the grout but before i open the box I want to know if it will.
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This does not clean grout per se. It overall cleans the floor, but grout is in a depression that it cannot reach. I have found that buying a good hard grout brush and using 409 and wiping with a clean microfiber cloth works well, but is a lot of work.
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Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor SteamerI didn't notice it cleaned the grout any better than a mop. I think it's rather awkward to use. Not real user friendly. I just hate the tile floorswith the grout. I had the grout all re-stained & it still isn't the same color. Varies like she told me it wouldn't. Does't come clean to one color.It's the worst floor I've ever had to deal with. Any suggestions? I don't know if that Swifter works. I haven't tried that because I heard bad thingsabout it hurting dogs. (toxic) Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor SteamerI didn't notice it cleaned the grout any better than a mop. I think it's rather awkward to use. Not real user friendly. I just hate the tile floorswith the grout. I had the grout all re-stained & it still isn't the same color. Varies like she told me it wouldn't. Does't come clean to one color.It's the worst floor I've ever had to deal with. Any suggestions? I don't know if that Swifter works. I haven't tried that because I heard bad thingsabout it hurting dogs.... » Read More Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor SteamerI didn't notice it cleaned the grout any better than a mop. I think it's rather awkward to use. Not real user friendly. I just hate the tile floorswith the grout. I had the grout all re-stained & it still isn't the same color. Varies like she told me it wouldn't. Does't come clean to one color.It's the worst floor I've ever had to deal with. Any suggestions? I don't know if that Swifter works. I haven't tried that because I heard bad thingsabout it hurting dogs. (toxic) « Show Less
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I tried the steamer today on my grout just to answer your question...and I'm still not sure I can. I found that the steam only loosens the dirt, you have to wipe it afterward so I am not sure if that is much of a help. I did find, however, that it worked well along the edges of my floor, up near baseboards and along caulking by the shower and tub. I wish I could be more helpful but I guess the answer is really what you already knew...steam is not the greatest grout cleaner unless you continue to use the good old fashioned "elbow grease" it usually takes to clean it. Maybe if it were used on grout from the beginning when it is first laid, it would be the way to keep it looking new. But the grout I have is at least 5 years old.
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It does work on tile grout. I suggest using the round brass scrubber. It makes the job a lot easier. Hope this is helpful.
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Yes, it does clean grout. I could not believe how well it cleaned the bathroom tile grout, it was like new after it had been cleaned.
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I have ceramic tile in my kitchen & bathrooms & it seems to be cleaning the grout just fine. If you have something heavy just hit the trigger that gives you a big blast of steam. The more you hit the trigger the more water you use but it gets heavy grime up good especially on hard wood.
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I think it depends on how deeply set the grout is. It cleaned the grout in my kitchen very nicely but in a couple of the other rooms, the tile is thicker and the machine doesn't seem to get down into the grout as well. If your grout is level to your tile, it will work very well.
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We don't know if it cleans tile grout. We have only used it on carpet and it works great on that.
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I clean my bathroom with this, and it never leaves a build-up on any floor. Grout between tiles always needs something a little stronger, but yes it does clean them well. I love this machine; it's lightweight, easy to use, and does a great job.
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It cleans the grout, but you still have to manually get on your hands and knees to clean the grout really well with a toothbrush or similar tool for really dirty grout.
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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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Really well. I cleaned my grout before I got the machine and it had kept it nice. I have found that I do need to do a clear water rinse or the tile is a bit streaky.
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No. We have used it on tile and it does the most superficial wiping of the floor and doesn't clean the grout.
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We did not use it to clean grout. I use Mr. Clean's 'magic eraser' for all my grout and am very satisfied with that.
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Yes, the steamer does a great job on grout. I find it is a really great help with cleaning. I am in a wheelchair and I manage to clean almost everything with this device.
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I wound up returning the HAAN SI-75 and purchasing a Sienna Vibe. The HAAN was very flimsy and wasn't worth the price - didn't clean well. My experience with steam mops and grout is that you can't count on the action of steam mopping to clean the grout lines. However, if you have a grout attachment for your mop, and a good cleaning solution to spray onto the grout before cleaning, steam does help release the dirt.
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It improves it. It does not clean it back to it's original condition. I have wide tile in my bath and kitchen, the grout has improved since I have been using the Bissell Steam Mop. My home is 10 years old and the grout was in terrible condition when I purchased it.....so on a scale of 1-10, I would say it is a 6.
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This machine cleans very well. However I don't have tiles. It cleans with steam so no residue is left behind on wood or linoleum.