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Grimy grout can be stubborn, but a strong cleaner brings real tradeoffs. Consumer Reports evaluated seven options for effectiveness and safety

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Grimy grout can be stubborn, but a strong enough cleaner to tackle it often comes with real tradeoffs. Cleaning power, smell, ease of rinsing and safety concerns like bleach or acid content can vary widely between grout cleaners that all promise to restore tile to its original color.

Consumer Reports evaluated seven grout cleaners for effectiveness, ease of use and safety, so shoppers can find one that gets grout genuinely clean without unnecessary risk.