7 of the best grout cleaners to refresh and renew tiles

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Best grout cleaners at a glance

• Best heavy-duty grout cleaner: HG Grout Cleaner, £3.50
• Best versatile grout cleaner: The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste, £1.50
• Best grout cleaner for a fresh scent: Astonish Mould & Mildew Blaster Apple Burst, £1.38
• Best grout cleaner for faster cleaning: JML Hurricane Spin Scrubber, £39.99
• Best grout cleaner for grout revival: Unibond Grout Reviver Pen, £4
• Best grout cleaner for limescale: Viakal Limescale Remover Spray, £3.50
• Best grout cleaner for black mould: Cillit Bang Black Mould Remover, £3.99

What to consider when choosing a grout cleaner

Grout colour – If you have coloured grout, then you need to be careful when choosing a grout cleaner. Most will be okay but if you're using a grout pen (such as the one featured in this article) then it may come out a different colour to your grout, so do pay extra attention to this.

Mould and mildew – As previously stated, mould and mildew are common culprits for dirtying up your grout. If this is the case, then a regular grout cleaner may not be enough, you might need to use a specially designed cleaner to tackle the mould and mildew.

Versatility – Many of the grout cleaners featured in this list are versatile and can be used to clean other things too. This makes the product good value and prevents having lots of different cleaning products taking up space in the cupboard.

Capacity – If you're considering value, it's also a good idea to look at the capacity of the product. A larger capacity means it will last you much longer so you may be better off buying a more expensive option that will last you longer.

Our pick of the best grout cleaners

1. HG Grout Cleaner, £3.50

– Best heavy-duty grout cleaner

Capacity: 500ml | Suitable for: Wall tiles, floor tiles, brick

If your grout is particularly dirty then you may require a slightly more heavy-duty option like this HG Grout Cleaner.

Parent tester Charlotte said, "It works miracles with minimal effort" and parent tester Jessica added, "It works so well, just spray and leave for 5 minutes or so and then scrub or wipe off."

This grout cleaner is great at restoring the original colour and is suitable for use on ceramic, porcelain and slate tiles.

Pros: Heavy-duty, easy to use, minimal effort required, suitable for all tile types
Cons: None

Available from: Amazon, Wilko and Tesco

2. The Pink Stuff – The Miracle Cleaning Paste, £1.50

– Best for versatility

Capacity: 850g | Suitable for: Everything

The renowned and beloved Pink Stuff is used for pretty much everything around the house, so it's no shock it can work as an excellent grout cleaner too.

Parent tester Charlene said, "We love and swear by the Pink Stuff paste in a tub, it works wonders on my grout even when the kids have used the bath crayons to colour it in."

It effortlessly removes stains and dirt from your grout and is incredibly versatile so can be used on pretty much anything.

To clean your grout with the Pink Stuff, just place the paste on the dirty grout and wipe with a soft cloth or sponge.

Pros: Versatile, easy to use, effective
Cons: Not specifically designed for tiles

Available from: Wilko, Asda and Sainsbury's

3. Astonish Mould & Mildew Blaster Apple Burst, £1.38

– Best for fresh scent

Capacity: 750ml | Suitable for: Walls, uPVC, window frames, plastic shower curtains, bathroom ties, grout, silicone sealant, concrete, sinks, plugholes

If you want a grout cleaner that is also going to leave behind a lovely, fresh scent then this one is ideal.

It works simultaneously to destroy mould and grime while whitening your grubby grout.

To use, just spray it onto the surface, leave for a few minutes and then wipe clean; no scrubbing is required.

Parent tester Roxy said, "We use Astonish Mould and Mildew Blaster weekly on the grout and it has good results."

Pros: Lovely scent, destroys mould and mildew, easy to use, no scrubbing required
Cons: May not be as heavy duty for cleaning grout

Available from: Amazon and Ocado

4. JML Hurricane Spin Scrubber, £39.99

– Best for faster cleaning

Capacity: 750ml | Suitable for: Everything

Not exactly a grout cleaner, but a very useful tool to refresh and clean your grout. This spin scrubber tackles soap, scum, mildew, calcium, limescale and hard water stains that may be tarnishing your grout.

The brush spins at 300 rpm and extends to over 4-feet long, making it easy to reach high-up tiles that may otherwise get missed.

It has 3 interchangeable heads to help you achieve the task at hand.

Pros: Reaches high for hard-to-reach tiles, interchangeable heads for different jobs
Cons: May need a grout cleaner to go with it

Available from: Amazon

5. Unibond Grout Reviver Pen, £4

– Best for grout revival

Capacity: 7ml | Suitable for: Any grout

If your grout is old and lacking its brightness, then rather than just giving it a clean, it might require some restoration. This pen allows for easy and precise application, just shake the pen and apply to the grubby grouting. Home tester Carla said, "If I do have any stains that for some reason won't go then I use Unibond Grout Reviver."

The pen is an Ice White colour so will not work for reviving coloured grout. The 7ml pen should be able to revive approximately 60m of grouting.

It dries within just 60 minutes, so no need to keep the shower or bath off limits for days. The pen offers triple protection against mould and is waterproof, making it suitable for use in bathrooms.

Pros: Revives grout, easy and precise to use, covers stains, covers around 60m of grout, dries in 60 mins, protects against mould, waterproof
Cons: Not suitable for coloured grout, does not clean

Available from: Amazon, Wilko and Dunelm

6. Viakal Limescale Remover Spray, £2.50

– Best for limescale

Capacity: 500ml | Suitable for: Shower, bath, taps, tiles

If your grout is looking a little unloved, it could actually be limescale causing the problem, especially if you live in a hard water area, prone to scale.

Parent tester Rebecca said, "We use Viakal Limescale Remover Spray and a good scourer, we live in a really hard water area and it's the only thing that works really well without too much effort."

Viakal aims to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and 100% of limescale. It can be used regularly to try and protect the grout from deteriorating.

Pros: Removes limescale, easy to use, requires minimal effort
Cons: Only works if grout is dirty from limescale

Available from: Wilko, Sainsbury's and Asda

7. Cillit Bang Black Mould Remover, £3.50

– Best for black mould

Capacity: 750ml | Suitable for: Bathroom and living room

Black mould is another culprit for tarnishing your grout. It's very common in damp and poorly ventilated areas within your bathroom and particularly in the shower. Parent tester Katie uses this to clean her grout and said, "I swear by Cillit Bang Black Mould Remover, it literally works wonders."

It has a combination of cleaning agents and disinfectant to try and get rid of 100% of black mould. It doesn't require much effort either, meaning no need to scrub, simply spray on, leave for a few minutes and wipe off with a clean cloth or sponge.

Pros: Tackles black mould, no scrubbing required, easy to use
Cons: Only works if grout is dirty from black mould

Available from: Amazon, Wilko and Tesco