how well does this work on grout?
1361306
This stuff is awesome. Had a major mold/mildew issue in our tile walk-in shower. While we could scrub for an hour on the tile to clean it, the grout was impossible to clean. We feared it was permanently stained. Coated the entire shower in this stuff and 15 minutes later it looked brand new! Almost 5 months later, no return mold. ***WARNING*** Leave the area (preferably the house) after applying while you wait for it to work. It has crazy strong fumes. Strongly recommend a respirator mask while rinsing it off as well. Otherwise, do small sections at a time to avoid getting "gassed" out like I did because I was over-ambitious and did't think it through. ;) This stuff is awesome. Had a major mold/mildew issue in our tile walk-in shower. While we could scrub for an hour on the tile to clean it, the grout was impossible to clean. We feared it was permanently stained. Coated the entire shower in this stuff and 15 minutes later it looked brand new! Almost 5 months later, no return mold. ***WARNING*** Leave the area (preferably the house) after applying while you wait for it to work. It has crazy strong fumes. Strongly recommend a respirator mask while rinsing it off as well. Otherwise, do small sections at a time to avoid getting... » Read More This stuff is awesome. Had a major mold/mildew issue in our tile walk-in shower. While we could scrub for an hour on the tile to clean it, the grout was impossible to clean. We feared it was permanently stained. Coated the entire shower in this stuff and 15 minutes later it looked brand new! Almost 5 months later, no return mold. ***WARNING*** Leave the area (preferably the house) after applying while you wait for it to work. It has crazy strong fumes. Strongly recommend a respirator mask while rinsing it off as well. Otherwise, do small sections at a time to avoid getting "gassed" out like I did because I was over-ambitious and did't think it through. ;) « Show Less
1361307
So far, so good. Applied this in October, 2014. No signs of mold returning.
1661986
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.
493884
A qualified "yes." It's slow, and one cannot expect perfect results. It requires time and scrubbing AND you must clean the steamed area immediately. So...it does work. We've done it with reasonable success. If you do get the grout clean, seal it ASAP or you'll be doing it again inno time.
163220
I have used it on tile,tarazo tile and linoleum floors it has done a great job in all instances. Watch your cleaners make sure they are not to strong for the grout. hope this helps.
1661984
It does a great job of cleaning tile and it is easy to use. It does okay on grout, but it won't remove heavy stains.
401186
The surface must not be textured. I've used mine on tiles where the two contact areas don't exactly make it all the way onto tile without hitting some part of the grout and it still works. I imagine it should work on glass surfaces (although, why would you risk that) and other surface that are smooth. You can always send it back it if doesn't work.
455172
I haven't found ANY steam mop that will 'clean' grout very well. It will clean fairly well if you let the mop sit on an area for a few seconds, but it won't scrub the grout lines if that's what you're looking for. For that matter neither does my hard floor cleaner by another well known floor cleaning company.
889897
I used this first and it did a very good job on the tile but didn't get the grout as clean as it could be, however, it did get it a bit cleaner than it was. After a few more cleanings it may be better. Depends on where it is, kitchens are harder to keep grout cleaner, that room (mine) is in use constantly.
2110721
It worked for me on white grout. after I used this product to clean the grout I died grout gray.
2124637
Absolutely not. It will get it moist and make it easier for you to scrub the grout out. But will not lift it out.
1869420
it certainly worked wonders on my tile floors and walls. used it for just this purpose in the bathroom and kitchen and it worked great. you'll want to use a grout sealer after you have cleaned it for extra protection.
256398
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.
1916249
It should do a good job. I find it easy to control and the bristles are stiff enough to get a lot of dirt out of the grout.
1242543
Yes, it does work on tile and in the grout lines. It wears down fairly fast because the friction causes heat, the heat warps the nylon bristles and you end up with a fairly flat brush. So it does work for a while. .... I would say about 15 to 20 minutes of work before it does not reach into the grout lines. Hence why I purchased 2 of them in the first place.
1720109
I haven't used it for that, and I would say it might be a little hard to control over long periods of time... but probably beats doing it by hand. PORTER-CABLE PC3030 Oscillating Grout Removal BladeAnd there is the tool to do it with.
463639
I believe you are correct in thinking it will grab over the grout. The suction would prove not to be perfect.
277063
Yes, I have used it to clean grout and it has worked well. After spraying, leave it on for a few minutes and then scrub the grout with an old tooth brush. Hope this helps. JS