Grout Brushes And You: Info You Need to Know if You're Cleaning Grout

Cleaning your grout isn't the easiest thing to do in the world, and certainly not fun at all. Therefore it's best to know all about it before diving headfirst because there's a bit to know. Most people would say to themselves "I'll go buy some grout cleaning chemical and scrub scrub scrub and I'll be done" but it's a bit more than that. Sure, the cleaning agent is an important part but picking the right brush to actually scrub with is almost as important. You don't want a brush with soft bristles that don't do anything, and you don't want to use super-strong metal bristles that will literally tear apart your grout and tile.

The best kind of brush to get for cleaning grout are the ones that are specifically made for cleaning grout. Like every do-it-yourself project, there are tools made to do just what you need them to do. The ideal grout brush will have a long handle so you don't have to get down on your hands and knees, strong durable bristles made of a strong polyethelyne that will actually pick up dirt and grime - but metal ones go beyond that and tear up your actual grouting. Ideally, you'll pick a brush that has a V-shaped contour to the bristles so you're not just scrubbing over the top of the grout, you're getting right in there.

You should also look for a brush that has a swiveling head, 180° is perfect. This is for the harder to reach areas such as corners or alongside walls or under cabinets and such.

Picking the right grout cleaning brush makes all the difference in the world and can dramatically reduce the time spent cleaning so you can get on with more important things.