A popular cleaning hack has been shared with the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook group, showing how to remove mould and dirt from grout in just 20 minutes
Grout, made from a permeable substance, easily soaks up liquids and stains which can lead to mould build-upcommon culprits are usually things like shampoo or soap residue. Keeping on top of regular cleans is the foolproof plan for preserving that spotless grout look for longer.
On the ever-helpful Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page, one cleaning whizz revealed her smart 20-minute hack for sprucing up grout, boasting awesome results with an affordable cleaning solution. “Fed up with grimy grout? Linda Scott’s got you covered with her ‘amazing stuff’ that transformed her tiles,” she exclaimed: “Before and after using this amazing stuff on grout! Absolutely amazing results! “.
Diving into detail about her find, she continued: “I have never found anything to clean the grout as quickly and nothing works better than this stuff”, reports the Express. She also highlighted how simple the task was: “Doesn’t even need scrubbing, left for 20 minutes and then went around the grout wiping and it legit wiped the mould and dirt clean off! Had to share.”
The before-and-after snaps posted by Linda show the dramatic change from dingy black grout to its true grey shade post-cleanup. The hero product causing a stir is the Stardrops Mould and Mildew Remover, acclaimed for vanquishing severe stains and fungus. Intrigued group members inquired where they could get their hands on this miracle spray, prompting Linda to respond: “I ordered it from Warrior Warehouse for 98p but they sell it cheap in B&M and Home Bargains too.”
For those cleaning buffs who swear by natural solutions, Victorian Plumbing’s gurus have a tip: bake up a storm with baking soda to take on that stubborn grime. They suggested: “A great trick here is to mix some baking soda with a little water in a bowl as these products will combine to form a paste which when worked into the grout with a toothbrush.” “This mixture will easily cut through the dirt without causing any damage.” Once you’ve slapped on this homemade concoction onto the grout, let it do its magic for roughly 30 minutes.
Then, just give it a good rinse with pure water and wipe away any leftovers with a trusty cloth, preferably microfibre. The only snag This technique will test your scrubbing stamina, more so if you’re tackling grout that’s seen better days.
