Do most people really put this much effort into grout?

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I have spent the last TWO days cleaning my grout (kitchen and bathrooms). Nightmare job with steam cleaner that has sprayed mucky water all over my walls and woodwork. My body is also done. I’m only 32 yo. And the annoying thing is it’s still not perfect as I couldn’t shift around 5% of the muck. It’s not like I’m that gross. Floors get hoovered and steam mopped every other day. I notice the water the steam mop produces just settles in the grout. Is there a solution to this?

So many people (friends and family) seem to have spotless grout. What is the secret?

We are doing a spring clean with a view to sell pretty soon. As a first time owner who has only recently cared about grout. What are most people doing? Cleaning grout regularly? Or doing big jobs now and then.

Thanks @TheBeesKnee !

I paint mine with a grout reviver pen. Squirt it into a bowl and use a fine paintbrush.

Make sure you clean off the paint that goes on the tiles in sections. Don't wait until you've done them all as it dries quick.

Our grout was never really very white to start with so this made a big difference.

I use a proper grout cleaner before I do this.

You are probably steam mopping it way too often, adding moisture and encouraging mould to grow.

You have to let it dry.