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Old 04-17-2006, 12:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Anybody know of something to make grout white?

Besides regrouting of course!!

We have really really tight grout lines and they weren't sealed. I've bleached them, but don't get great results.
Any secret would be appreciated!!
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Old 04-17-2006, 12:54 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I had good luck at our last house making a paste from Comet & water (yeah, bleach) and letting it sit on the tiles for a while, some of it even dried before I got back to it. Then I wet it down and scrubbed with a nail brush, the bristles are pretty stiff & it really did the trick.
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Old 04-17-2006, 08:21 AM   #3 (permalink)
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do they need to be white? could you stain them a color so they all were the same color??
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Old 04-17-2006, 09:38 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Clorox bleach pen, let that sit for a while, then scrub with an old toothbrush.
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Old 04-17-2006, 09:52 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I've had good success with Tilex and a toothbrush. It's tedious but it works.
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Old 04-17-2006, 12:45 PM   #6 (permalink)
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My mother used to make me scrub every inch of grout with comet and a toothbrush. I vowed that when I crew up I would NEVER have tile floors.

But it did work.

I've tried one other thing. Just don't look at it. Pretend it's white and hope for the best.

That's my plan!
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Old 04-17-2006, 01:08 PM   #7 (permalink)
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soft scrub with bleach, let it sit for a while and then scrub with a scrubbie sponge or brush. we have white tile counters in the kitchen...trust me, it works.

i *love* soft scrub with bleach. i'm not the cruchiest cleaner...
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Old 04-17-2006, 01:10 PM   #8 (permalink)
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soft scrub with bleach, let it sit for a while and then scrub with a scrubbie sponge or brush. we have white tile counters in the kitchen...trust me, it works.

i *love* soft scrub with bleach. i'm not the cruchiest cleaner...

I'll second this. I am crunchy when it comes to cleaning, EXCEPT with grout and stains on the kitchen counter. Soft scrub with bleach (I usually buy the store brand at our grocery) works wonders!
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Old 04-17-2006, 01:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 04-17-2006, 01:53 PM   #10 (permalink)
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magic eraser?
nope, doesn't work here. again...white tile counters with white grout = soft scrub with bleach

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Old 04-17-2006, 09:49 PM   #11 (permalink)
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My sil used some kind of acid which horrifies me.

Nanci we are in the home stretch! I spent my spring break going through all our *stuff*. When are you leaving CA? I'll actually be spending about 10 days in CA before we go.
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Old 04-17-2006, 09:56 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Clorox Gel Cleaner w/Bleach and let sit. Cheaper than bleach pen if you have a lot.
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Old 04-17-2006, 10:15 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Shark steamer/steam machine if you know someone that has one. It worked wonders on the grout in our old house.
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Old 04-18-2006, 04:43 AM   #14 (permalink)
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My trick is WARPED but works magic.

automatic dishwasher gel detergent. Smear it on, let sit for 1 hour, use a brush and gently scrub off.

DS had one of those bath/ soap crayons. Green. Coloured ALL the grout in the tub one day while DH was 'watching' him. Ya... took over a month to get it off and finally one day someone said "dishwasher gel w/ bleach action" and wow! it works!
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Old 04-18-2006, 04:47 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Well, this is something crunchy:

http://www.gaiam.com/retail/product....5Fid=06%2D9608

I would seal those tiles asap if you can. I know it's a PITA, but it's so necessary.
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