I live in South West Florida. Most of the floors are tile and the grout is a bear to keep clean. Has anyone used Oxiclean on grout for cleaning?
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I used it on bathroom grout and it restored the tiles to like new. Was very impressed. It's not terribly expensive. Worth a try.
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I used this; worked very well. Make sure it is mixed well, as it will settle on bottom of spray bottle. I use hot water to mix thoroughly. Price is better than in stores.
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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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YES! It was originally designed for wood floors. I had tile floors previously and it worked great. I have real oak floors throughout my home now and it seems to work even better on the wood. My sister has laminate wood floors and we've used it there with great results as well, although it did seem to leave streaks on her floors but I think that's just from the residue buildup of her usual floor cleaner. The same thing happened on my tile until all the residue was lifted off. If she used it regularly it would eventually melt away all of that residue and leave a streak-free finish.
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I have hardwood throughout my home and it does a beautiful job. I believe when I was researching products there is a Bono tile cleaner which I imagine would do an equally excellent job.
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It might take multiple jugs. After trying this i went with a less green version that is stronger but does a better job the first time. I did not want to repeat the work with the fumes and all. I went with Armstrong "New Beginnings Resilient" Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper. Did the whole down stairs. Wear a mask and poor gently over surface. Spread with sponge that has plastic scrubby on one side. (2'x3' area) at a time. Use cotton rags to clean up after the wax has melted awa and dispose of them. NOTE: I used this on laminate not TILE so please test first.
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I bought the ready to use kind of Bona. I just poured it into a applicator bottle that came with my Rubber Maid mop and applicators. I works great. Even lightened the grout. I love it.
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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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We never used it for just grout. We have a ceramic tile floor in our kitchen and bathroom. It is the only steam cleaner that works for us. It is a heavy duty cleaner and does a great job. All I can say is the tile and grout are clean when we're done.
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I can only respond that the Haan is fantastic. I previously owned a Haan for years and it stopped working so I replaced it with the Haan SI-70 and I LOVE it. It steams quick and gets my tile floor clean, my hardwoods shiny and I have used it on my chair and couch and carpets and it gets them clean and odorless, with 2 kids and dog and a cat I would consider that impressive! I haven't used the attachment for the grout yet, but I am excited to. Hope that helps.
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OxiClean compares to the Clorox 2. You add it to detergent. I like the oxi better than the clorox.
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sorry nothing is as good as hands and knees scrubbing for grout. I did the knee thing and hopped i could maintain the grout with the duo, however, I see I will still have to spot clean traffic areas by hand from time to time.
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No but I would. I love that Oxiclean eliminates unwanted odors and my laundry detergent puts back in the smells I love. If you're not interested in the smells that detergents have, I've found that Oxiclean cleans clothes perfectly even all by itself.
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It was satisfactory on tile. The brushes don't really scrub grout effectively because grout sits a lower level than the surrounding tile, so the brushes don't really scrub the grout. Over time, the grout gets cleaner, but dirty grout will need to be cleaned manually.
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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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It may depend on the type of grout you have. I have one type of grout that resists everything, even the steam. The steam seems to do a good job on the other light colored grouts that I have.
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Oxy-spa is more of a germ killer than a cleaner. If you're talking about cleaning the pipes of a jetted bathtub try using Dishwasher powder (not dish liquid). I usually use about a quarter cup for my jetted tub and it works really well. Run the pump for 10 to 15 minutes.
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I typically throw the dirty pads in the washing machine with a load of light colored or white towels. I use hot water, my regular laundry detergent and 1 or 2 generous scoops of Oxiclean instead of bleach (and no fabric softener). I know for certain the Oxiclean makes a big difference because my daughter does not use Oxiclean and her mop pads are a dingy gray and mine are much whiter. They will never be as clean and white again like they were when they were brand new, right out of the box but I feel like they are "clean enough," and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they are far cleaner and much more sanitary than the old traditional sponge mop I was using before! I typically throw the dirty pads in the washing machine with a load of light colored or white towels. I use hot water, my regular laundry detergent and 1 or 2 generous scoops of Oxiclean instead of bleach (and no fabric softener). I know for certain the Oxiclean makes a big difference because my daughter does not use Oxiclean and her mop pads are a dingy gray and mine are much whiter. They will never be as clean and white again like they were when they were brand new, right out of the box but I feel like they are "clean enough," and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they... » Read More I typically throw the dirty pads in the washing machine with a load of light colored or white towels. I use hot water, my regular laundry detergent and 1 or 2 generous scoops of Oxiclean instead of bleach (and no fabric softener). I know for certain the Oxiclean makes a big difference because my daughter does not use Oxiclean and her mop pads are a dingy gray and mine are much whiter. They will never be as clean and white again like they were when they were brand new, right out of the box but I feel like they are "clean enough," and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they are far cleaner and much more sanitary than the old traditional sponge mop I was using before! « Show Less