Best grout brush

Conquer grimy tiling and clean every corner with the best grout brush.

best grout brush
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Nobody wants to spend time bent over and scrubbing grout until it shines, but a quality grout brush will ensure that you're done as soon as possible. Grout brushes are built to scrub into small crevices and remove dirt, grime, mold, mildew, and buildup so that your bathroom tiles don't end up slippery or slimy.

Before hitting the buy button, ensure you have all the details on what you'll need: 

  • Size: Not all brushes are the same size. If you're planning on scrubbing down faucets, space around your toilet, sink crevices, or the dials on the tub, then picking a brush that can easily get into those small details spaces is crucial. You'll want a brush that can sneak into even small spaces to keep everything clean and shiny! 
  • Style: Most people are familiar with the classic style of grout brush, but in recent years there has been an explosion in style. You can get brush heads for your drill to speed up the process, grab toothbrush looking brushes, or opt for classic style. However, you should go into this knowing the style you're looking for so that you don't get swamped in options. 
Best overall

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Useful Products drill brush for bathroom surfaces

Staff pick

Why scrub your hands raw when you can pop Useful Products' grout brush attachments onto your drill and let it do the work for you?

Pros:

  • Very affordable
  • Quick-change shafts inside brush heads
  • Scratch-proof nylon bristles
  • Three shapes and sizes

Cons:

  • Drill not included

When you're looking for supplies to clean your bathroom, a trip to your toolbox isn't usually at the top of your list. Useful Products changes that with their six color-coded sets of cordless drill brushes. Yellow denotes their all-purpose bathroom cleaning kit, and each brush is a different shape and size to keep every surface sparkling. Quick-change shafts keep frustration at a minimum. Their nylon bristles are tough enough to blast away grimy grout lines but gentle enough to protect delicate porcelain from unsightly surface scratches.

Best value

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OXO Good Grips Deep Clean brush set

Wiper blades make all the difference

OXO's pair of grout brushes work so well together, thanks to a clever wiper blade and two sizes.

Pros:

  • Wiper blade for extra-tight spots
  • Durable nylon bristles
  • Ergonomic grips

Cons:

  • Won't clean broader surfaces efficiently

OXO Good Grips is well-known for its ergonomic twist on everyday items, making mundane tasks more comfortable for folks of all ages. Their Deep Clean brush set is sized for detail cleaning, with their angled heads and stiff nylon bristles. The feature that sets these brushes apart from others is the beveled, fine-pointed wiper blade on the opposite end of the smaller scrubber. That flexible silicone tip is a crucial tool for sweeping out compacted dirt from close-set fixtures, such as drains and faucet bases. These brushes' petite dimensions make them perfect for use all around your home — grimy nooks and crannies have met their match.

Scouring made simple

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Rubbermaid Power Scrubber complete home kit

Much sturdier than your toothbrush

Rubbermaid's Power Scrubber is reminiscent of an electric toothbrush but much sturdier.

Pros:

  • Five brush heads 
  • Extra polishing pads
  • Watertight construction
  • Pulse or continuous settings

Cons:

  • Battery operated

The days of spending all afternoon crouched over your shower tile to get it properly cleaned are over, thanks to the Rubbermaid Power Scrubber complete home kit. This option delivers a power scrubbed with a stellar 60 scrubs per second! It comes with five different scrubbing heads, along with scrubber pad and microfiber pad refills. It's also a super adaptable tool since the smaller heads allow you to get into tight crevices, while wider heads can help you lift dirt and grime from a variety of surfaces in your home! 

Scouring trio

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Trazon bathroom scrub brush set

Scrub the rest of your bathroom, not just the grout

Blast away backsplash, limescale, and soap scum with Trazon's super-scrubber brush set.

Pros:

  • Three shapes and sizes
  • Stiff bristles dig deep
  • Non-slip handles
  • Durable enough to clean pavement

Cons:

  • Not intended for nooks and crannies

For the rest of the surfaces in your bathroom as well as your home, Trazon's ultra-durable scrub brush set is tough on dirt. Each has a handle, even the large flat brushes, and they're ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip. Made of lightweight ABS plastic and durable nylon, their bristles stay true. They won't bend or shed even with repeated use of harsh chemicals. Trazon sells this set in light blue and bright red, so they'll stand out in your cleaning kit. 

Ultra-focused

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Fugenial Fuginator grout scrubber and tile joint brush

Muck out mold with precision

Fugenial's Fuginator convertible grout scrubber removes deep-seated dirt from even the narrowest seams.

Pros:

  • Broom adapter clip included
  • Extra-stiff polypropylene bristles
  • Useful all around your home

Cons:

  • Not meant for broad surfaces
  • Bristles may scratch fiberglass

If your grout is incredibly soiled and no amount of elbow grease has lifted the stain, then consider the Fuginator tile joint brush. Fugenial designed it to deep-clean grout, silicone, cement, and tiling — anywhere so narrow that regular grout brushes could never reach. It is intended to be usable by left-handed and right-handed people alike. It isn't limited to short distances: a converter and shaft are sold separately to transform this brush into a precision broom.

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For many folks, cleaning the bathroom is the most dreaded of household chores because scrubbing grout is not only dirty, it's time-consuming. The right grout brush can make the process a bit easier, and faster, allowing you less time cleaning and more time enjoying your life!

Our number one pick is the Useful Products drill brush for bathroom surfaces. It delivers several different grout brush heads which attach to a drill, making it a quick way to get your chores handled properly! This trio of quick-change attachments will make even the dirtiest parts of your bathroom gleam in a jiffy.

 For those preferring an analog solution, we recommend OXO Good Grips' grout brush duo. The tapered wiping blade winnows out even the stickiest bits of grunge from tight spots like drains and faucets.

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