Five cheap and easy ways to clean grout using things you already own

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Cleaning grout is one of those time-consuming, fiddly chores we avoid as long as possible, despite how satisfying it is to see discoloured, mouldy grout transform back to its original colour.

The difference clean grout makes on the look and feel of a room is undeniable, and can actually be easily achieved with just a few items from your kitchen and laundry.

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You'll also need a scrubbing brush to apply the product to the grout with and thankfully an old toothbrush does the job perfectly. It's another one you should already have at home, saving you money and time shopping for more cleaning supplies.

Here are five ways to clean grout using things you probably already have at home:

Hydrogen peroxide and bicarb soda

For discoloured grout, hydrogen peroxide is a good option that's gentler and far less corrosive than chlorine bleach.

To make an easy to apply paste, combine hydrogen peroxide with bicarb/baking soda.

Professional cleaner Brandon Pleshek showed how effective this combination is in a video on his TikTok channel.

He recommended equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide and bicarb soda to make the paste, which he mixed in a plastic jug.

"Apply to grout and the scrub with a soft bristle brush, wipe with a damp towel and you'll be amazed," he said while showing the before-and-after transformation of the tiles.

Hydrogen peroxide can be found at the chemist or in the first aid section of the supermarket, and costs about $4.30 for a 200ml bottle at Woolworths.

Dishwashing liquid

For regular grout cleaning, just dishwashing liquid – the exact same stuff you use to wash up dishes with – will work well.

Just use some dish soap with warm water to lightly scrub grout, then rinse off.

Bicarb soda and dishwashing liquid

If you need something a little more powerful than dish soap on its own, try making a paste with bicarb soda.

You can even pop this mix into a sauce bottle to make it easier to apply to the grout.

Then get out your scrubbing brush, scrub and rinse.

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Oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate)

Another good option for discoloured grout is oxygen bleach, which is also known as sodium percarbonate.

This product can be purchased on its own from eco stores, or you can check the information on any oxygen-powered laundry product to see if sodium percarbonate is the main ingredient.

Aurees Tiles recommends combining two tablespoons of oxygen bleach with two cups of warm water and then covering the grout with it.

After letting it sit for 10 minutes (or the length of time recommended on the product) scrub with a soft brush and rinse off.

Vinegar

This one is a bit controversial because it comes with a warning. While you can use vinegar to clean grout, you shouldn't use it on unsealed or damaged grout.

The easiest way to apply vinegar to grout is to spray it on and let it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing with a soft brush and rinsing off.

Some people like to combine vinegar with water to make a bathroom cleaning spray, which you can add a little dishwashing detergent to. if you like.

Vinegar is also a preferred cleaning product for tackling mould and mildew, which is common in bathrooms.

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