A few months ago, I shared the process of cleaning my shower grout on instagram. Almost weekly since, I’ve been asked to link the holy grail cleaning product that saved my shower floor tile and grout. I have been using natural cleaners and detergents for at least 15 years – long before becoming a mom. And I’ve been using Branch Basics for years, too. I love the simplicity of their environmentally friendly products. It’s a brand I’ve been using in my home every day for the last eight months. But today, I want to show you how one of my favorite cleaning supplies, that I use for everything from loads of laundry to my shower floor, saved my shower grout. 

How to Clean Shower Grout

Before we get into my shower grout, I want to talk about avoiding toxic cleaning products. The harmful preservatives are terrible for your home, and indoor air quality. It might seem crazy to think that what you use to clean your shower might promote a healthier lifestyle. And it might seem impossible that non-toxic products would be strong enough to work this kind of magic, but they do. 

Even type-A cleaning and organization obsessed people like me have a secret messy drawer, closet, or in my case, a gross shower. But there’s hope in the form of an oxygen boost and some of the best cleaning products that help me make our home sparkle. Our marble bathroom tiles weren’t looking so great, and the dirty grout was honestly…gross. I’ve been using safe and “clean” cleaning products for as long as I can remember, but nothing has compared to Branch Basics. Today, I’m going to take one for the team and show you something in my home that was a little embarrassing, and how the Branch Basics Oxygen Boost made me not want to cringe at the sight of my shower floor. It uses Sodium Percarbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate to clean almost everything. 

I can’t believe I let it get this bad, but today, I’m going to share the best way to get it clean. 

Our Shower Floor Before:

As you can see, my shower floor was pretty disgusting, and this was after attempting to clean it with multiple eco-friendly options. I don’t use harmful chemicals in my home, so I tried some clean options and even bought a highly reviewed handheld steam cleaner, but it just didn’t cut it. Then my friend Ailsa posted about Branch Basics. I bought their premium starter kit which includes a bottle of concentrate which is used to fill bottles of bathroom cleaner, laundry detergent, and even a bottle for hand soap. I use their glass spray bottles and love that, so you’re not throwing away plastic bottles every month or two. The oxygen boost refills come in a bag, so again, fewer empty bottles and canisters.

To this:

I should probably mention, in case it isn’t obvious, that our grout is light grey, so it’s never going to look like bright white grout. But as you can see, our once filthy grout is now clean grout. And I did it all with my favorite natural cleaning solution. And if you use a natural stone like marble, you’ll want to be careful with the products you apply. Chlorine bleach can damage your marble. As always, be sure to test a small area of your marble or tile, but Branch Basics always works for me, and has never damaged anything. It’s your laundry booster, grout cleaner, and stain remover in one. It’s the best choice if you’re looking for an effective, safe, natural cleaner that kicks tough stains without any harmful ingredients. 

I placed an order and was immediately sold. Most common household products aren’t the safest for your skin, and have harmful ingredients that just aren’t great for you. But Branch Basics only uses natural ingredients, so it’s safe, has zero toxic chemicals, and has become a part of our daily routine. I just use the concentrate any time I need a refill. And you don’t use very much concentrate at all. The glass cleaner is an amazing streak-free cleaner and uses just ONE DROP. So one bottle of Branch Basics concentrate lasts forever. But it’s the oxygen boost mixed with the concentrate that forms a magic paste, taking out the worst offenders like mildewy grout and stains on your clothes. 

How I Cleaned My Shower Grout

1. Sprinkle Branch Basics Oxygen boost on the stain. 

So far, I’ve used the oxygen boost on pillows, outdoor furniture, laundry (it’s great for sheets and towels), my girls’ play table, and of course, our shower. There’s nothing it can’t do. It is the best solution for removing stains naturally.

2. Activate the Oxygen Boost with Branch Basics Concentrate. 

I have the set of glass bottles for the concentrate which I use on everything. And it turns into everything from all-purpose cleaner to hand wash.  Just use a spray bottle of the all purpose cleaner on the Oxygen Boost, rub it in, and then let it sit. When I treat a fabric stain, I usually wait a few minutes, but I let this magic paste do its thing for a few hours in the shower. 

Using a concentrate is better for the planet since there’s no throwing away a spray bottles every time you run out of cleaner, and it’s clean, so it’s safe to use around kids and pets. 

3. Scrub with a scrub brush

There’s nothing like a grout brush or old toothbrush and some elbow grease to get your tile floor clean. The easiest way to do this is to scrub after letting the oxygen boost really activate. Using a stiff brush and hot water, scrub in a circular motion. Stubborn stains (and mold – ew) might need a little extra work or another application, but this works. Also consider not letting it get as bad as I did. 

4. Rinse and marvel at your bathroom grout

Just rinse with warm water and voila! Can you believe this is the same shower floor? It’s pretty incredible, isn’t it? 

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Even type-A cleaning and organization obsessed people like me have a secret messy drawer, closet, or in my case, a gross shower. But there's hope in the form of an oxygen boost and some of the best cleaning products that help me make our home sparkle. Use the code MOSS for 15% off all Starter kits (except the Trial Kit).

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Branch Basics Ingredients

I love that Branch Basics doesn’t use any harsh chemicals. Branch Basics products vibe with my healthy lifestyle, and take care of all your cleaning needs without the toxic ingredients. 

Sodium Citrate is a plant-derived, biodegradable sodium salt of citric acid that acts as a water softener, cleaning agent, descaling agent, pH regulator, and preservative. 

Decyl Glucoside is used in their concentrate and dishwasher tablets as a wetting, cleansing, and foaming agent and a stabilizer. 

Sodium Phytate is used as a chelating agent, preservative enhancer, stabilizer, and antioxidant in Branch Basics concentrate.

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