Tuesday, February 23, 2010

fifty-four:365





This picture truly does not begin to explain what I embarked on today! (so I added 2 more above!)

I had heard someone say that vinegar & water made a great grout cleaner, so I decided to try it out. I put it in a spray bottle and used a stiff bristled brush. Without much effort, the colors began to change. I was beyond disgusted!

We have lived in our home for 1 1/2 years..I have always kept a clean floor and always assumed our grout was a grayish color..umm...I was so wrong. Apparently it's cream and I've been living in filth. (even when the professionals cleaned our floors it stayed gray)

Word of advice: don't waste your money on floor steam cleaners (I have 2 and they've obviously done nothing for my grout), just buy a gallon of distilled vinegar, maybe some knee pads, and get to work! tedious...yes, but it gave me such gratification when it was done!

3 comments:

Holly said...

isn't it amazing when you find natural products that clean so well? i've been scrubbing our kitchen sink with baking soda and i love how it works. and now i don't mind bathing baby in a sink since i know it doesn't have hidden chemicals in it, no matter how well i rinse it out! i buy the big bag at costco. i used to think, "who would possible need so much baking soda!?" well, apparently i do. i also add a scoop to my laundry for a boost.

your floors look amazing! nice job!

Theresa said...

Ok.... HOW LONG did this take you????

Traci and Tim said...

I came across your blog awhile ago and just love that all you do for your family.
When I read about this I needed to try it out.
Thanks so much!!!

http://traciandtim.blogspot.com/2010/04/cleaning-floor.html