Homemade Grout Stain Remover

2 Materials
$1
5 Minutes
Easy

Today we are sharing with you are wonderful two ingredient grout stain remover! Perfect for basic grout cleaning, but also stains, mold or mildew.

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Homemade Grout Mold Stain Remover:

  • Hydrogen Peroxide (Regular 3%)
  • Baking Soda


Directions:

  1. There are a few methods for creating the paste. First, add some baking soda into a bowl. Lightly spray peroxide onto the baking soda until a thick paste is formed. Almost like toothpaste (first picture in blog post shows texture).
  2. Apply the paste to the grout area needing attention, and let it sit a 5-10 minutes (or as long as you would like).
  3. With a tooth brush or small cleaning brush, scrub vigorously in small circular motions.
  4. Rinse


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Also, if you are worried about residue, just spray some rubbing alcohol on the solution after rinsing or use hot soap and water. There shouldn't be any issue with residue!

With the thick consistency, applying to grout is easy. I just rub it on like shown above!

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  • Kdk121275826 Kdk121275826 on Sep 03, 2024

    Will this “bleach” colored (not white) grout?

    That would be a problem for my bathroom.

  • 1ba121760926 1ba121760926 on Sep 03, 2024

    How to get hair out of sink drain. What products?

  • Mma181115314 Mma181115314 on Oct 30, 2025

    Does it work on spilled nail polish?

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  • Mau170445052 Mau170445052 on Oct 30, 2025

    I use a paste of bleach and baking soda to remove black stains from grout. Apply and let it sit overnight. Works like a dream.

    • Lis122564218 Lis122564218 on Oct 30, 2025

      Yes, exactly! That's what I've always used as hydrogen peroxide isn't as powerful as bleach.

  • Nat106620646 Nat106620646 on Oct 30, 2025

    Can I use this on marble grout?

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