Grout Steam Cleaners
For Perfectly Clean Tile Grout Minus the Effort

Grout steam cleaners are your best hope in cleaning tile grout. Grout is the glue that holds your tiles together; unfortunately, they’re sticky enough to also hold on to dirt and other residue such as soap scum. Tile floors are now very common due to the waterproof and durable nature of tiles; unfortunately, where tiles are, there is grout, and this means there’s another cleaning challenge waiting for you.

Aside from a lot of scrubbing, bleach and other chemical-based products are also extremely useful. The problem is, a lot of homeowners don’t feel safe exposing their kitchens and bathrooms to these chemicals.

Thankfully, there are now a lot of steam cleaners designed to help with grout cleaning. These use pressurized and hot steam to separate dirt and residue from grout.

What Features You’ll Need to Steam Clean Grout

A steam cleaner meant for cleaning grout must be backed by a lot of heat and pressure since grout can be particularly stubborn. A stronger amount of pressure and a high steam temperature is necessary for the steam cleaner to thoroughly loosen up the grout. This is why you’ll rarely find a handheld steam cleaner that’s effective enough for cleaning grout as they may not have sufficient power. Thus, look for a steamer with at least 3.4 bars of pressure.

If you experience a lot of grout in your home or, more specifically, your bathroom, you may want to consider a canister type steam cleaner, which can hold more water so you don’t have to stop for refills even if your grout doesn’t seem to be effectively coming off.

If you prefer a multi-purpose steam cleaner, best to get one that comes with a tight nozzle attachment. This is the most helpful tool for steam cleaning grout.

McCulloch MC-1275 Steam Cleaner

One of the best reviewed and most effective grout steam cleaners on the market is the McCulloch MC-1275, a heavy duty steam cleaner that have proven its worth to almost 500 happy consumers, as seen on user reviews.

Selling for only $150, this steam cleaner is backed by 1500 watts of steam power, which makes it effective for easily blasting away residue and dirt that stick to grout without using chemical cleaning agents. It also meets the other criteria mentioned above, such as a 50-ounce water tank and a steam jet nozzle.

The best part is, this versatile steam cleaner can also be used for other cleaning purposes around the home, thanks to its total of 10 accessories, which includes one for floor cleaning and another for window cleaning. These accessories can all be stored in a storage compartment. This makes the McCulloch MC-1275 worth your while.

Shark S3325 Ultra Steam Blaster

Another widely reviewed grout steam cleaner is the Shark S3325 Ultra Steam Blaster. This is another consumer favorite, although it is not as well-received as the McCulloch MC-1275. However, it is backed by 1550 watts, which is slightly greater than the power of the McCulloch offer.

This means it is very effective for cleaning dirt and residue sticking to grout. The large-capacity tank also allows you to clean continuously for 30 minutes, so you can keep going until your tile grout is all clean.

The Shark S3325 Ultra Steam Blaster also features the unique patented double-sided steam feature, and can also deodorize and sanitize your kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of your home. It is also multi-functional, with a wide range of accessories. The best tool to use for grout steam cleaning is the deluxe hose with concentrator nozzle. Its greatest advantage, however, is that the Shark S3325 Ultra Steam Blaster is very compact, so it’s extra easy to use.

WhiteWing Steamer

Expert ratings for the WhiteWing vapor steamer is quite impressive, but this does not match the popularity of the other two reviewed products, perhaps due to its more expensive $700 price tag.

The WhiteWing vapor steamer is also known for its effectiveness in cleaning grout, and also for its ease of use. On top of that, it also sanitizes and deodorizes several other surfaces and areas in the house, easily removing grease, grime, germs, viruses, fungi, mold, and so on.

Users of the WhiteWing steamer found the machine worth their while despite its higher price due to its commercial grade construction, from the aluminum boiler to the attachments. It’s also well-praised for its safety features, which include: