How to whiten grout. 5 tips for sparkling white grout

Grout in bathrooms often becomes dirty due to the accumulation of dust, soap residues, and limescale, leading to discoloration and potential mold growth. Effective grout cleaning is crucial for maintaining a hygienic environment.

Various methods exist for whitening grout, including using cleaning vinegar, bleach, baking soda, or fabric softener, though these do not guarantee success. For assured results, HG grout cleaner is recommended as it effectively removes stubborn dirt and discoloration. To use HG grout cleaner, spray it liberally, let it work for a few minutes, scrub with a brush, and rinse with lukewarm water. Preventive measures such as ventilating bathrooms, drying walls after showers, and weekly cleaning can further reduce grout discoloration. Curious about the benefits of other cleaning methods?

Whiten grout with HG grout cleaner ready-to-use

Grout whitening HG grout cleaner is a unique product for colouring or recolouring the grout between glazed wall tiles. It is easy to apply and it is suitable for approximately 10 to 15 m2. This special grout paint is supplied with a sponge, brush, and directions for use. 

Make sure the grout is properly clean. You can clean it with our HG grout cleaner. Remove any limescale from the tiles with HG limescale remover concentrate. Rinse the grout and tiles thoroughly and leave the wall to dry.


This is how you use HG grout cleaner ready-to-use:

Spray HG grout cleaner ready-to-use liberally on the grout to be cleaned.

Leave the grout cleaner spray to work for a couple of minutes and then scrub the grout with a brush.

Remove the loosened dirt with clean lukewarm water and let dry.

How does grout get dirty?

Grout in the bathroom becomes dirty because dirt becomes trapped in the grout. For example dust, soap residues or limescale. This discolours the white grout. When the grout is not cleaned properly, mould can form. And that is not such a great idea! So cleaning grout in the bathroom is an important job for a hygienic bathroom. Read the tips below.

How to clean grout between tiles: 4 tips

Grout whitening can be done in different ways. Various tips are shared on the internet. HG randomly selected a number of tips on how to clean grout from tiles. Yet these tips are no guarantee for success. Do you want to be certain of white grout? Try HG grout cleaner.

how to whiten grout1. Cleaning vinegar 

Use a spray bottle with cleaning vinegar and water. Cleaning vinegar helps against dirt and limescale in the bathroom. Spray the grout, leave to work for 30 minutes, and then wipe the grout with a sponge. Rinse well with warm water. NB: do not use on natural stone.  

2. Bleach 

That puts an end to mould. Mix water and bleach in a ratio of 1:1 in a spray bottle. Spray the grout with the mixture and leave to work for 30 minutes. Then wipe everything once more with mild soapy water and dry the grout with a cloth.

3. Grout cleaner baking soda 

You use baking soda to remove soap residues. Put some baking soda on a wet sponge or cloth and scrub the grout clean. Rinse everything with warm water and dry the grout with a cloth. You can also use an old toothbrush to brush the mixture onto the grout.

4. Fabric softener 

Fill a bucket with warm water and add a splash of fabric softener. Rub the mixture on with a sponge or a cloth and scrub the grout clean. Rinse everything with clean warm water and dry the grout with a cloth.

If the grout is still not clean after all this work, choose HG grout cleaner. HG grout cleaner simply removes persistent dirt of grout between wall tiles and floor tiles. Good for cleaning grout in the bathroom or the kitchen.

Prevent dirty grout: 3 tips

Grout is often porous, which means that it can absorb grease, dirt, and limescale very easily. Below are a number of tips for reducing the chance of dirty grout.

  1. Ventilate your bathroom. 
  2. After showering, dry your wall with a squeegee.
  3. Wipe the walls and grout with clean soapy water once a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions about how to whiten grout

Grout in the bathroom becomes dirty because dirt becomes trapped in the grout, such as:

  • Dust.
  • Soap residues.
  • Limescale 

When the grout is not cleaned properly, mould can form.

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