How to Get Latex Paint Off of Untreated Grout

Painting a room is a simple way to improve its appearance. As careful as you might be, it's easy to leave accidental paint drips. If latex paint has gotten on your untreated grout, the stain doesn't have to be permanent. With the right techniques and supplies, you can successfully remove latex paint from your untreated grout without damaging the grout.

Razor-edged scraper
Old toothbrush
Bowl
Rubbing alcohol
Clean cloths
Baby oil
Dish detergent
Oxygen bleach

Instructions

- 1
  Scrape dried latex paint off the surface of your untreated grout with a razor-edged scraper. Slowly and gently scrape the surface to lift as much of the paint as possible.
- 2
  Brush the grout with a dry toothbrush. Repeat as necessary to remove the paint.
- 3
  Dip the toothbrush into a bowl of rubbing alcohol. Apply the alcohol to the remaining latex paint on the grout. Scrub to loosen and remove the paint.
- 4
  Moisten a dry cloth with three or four drops of baby oil. Rub the baby oil into any last traces of latex paint to remove them.
- 5
  Wet the toothbrush. Add one drop of dish detergent and one drop of oxygen bleach to the toothbrush. Scrub the grout to remove the baby oil. Rinse the grout with water.
- 6
  Blot the grout with a dry cloth to remove moisture. Allow the grout to air-dry.

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