Grout Cleaning | Grout Cleaning Basics

To start with, you need to get the grout wet with water.  Then you should scrub the tile grout with a medium, non metallic scrubber or toothbrush.  This will help to loosen up the existing grout.   The next step is to use a mild cleaner, such as vinegar or bleach.  (Only use bleach on white or non-colored tile.)  Make sure to dilute the vinegar at a ratio of 2:1 and the bleach at a ratio of 4:1.  (We also suggest rubber gloves.)

More difficult grout may require the use of a commercial grout cleaner or even a high power pressure washer.  The quickest way to clean cement patios is to use commercial grout cleaner, allow it to sit for as long as indicated on the label and then pressure washing it off.

Steam Cleaning Grout

If you have or have access to a stream cleaner, this can be a great way to deep clean grout.  A steam cleaner will actually pull the grout out of the most porous types of grout and sterilize it at the same time.  It also can cut down on the amount of scrubbing you have to do.

Types of Grout

Most bathroom grout is caused by mold or mildew which grows in areas of high moisture and digests organic grime on shower walls, countertops and splashboards.  This grout need to be cleaned on a regular basis in order to prevent unsightly discoloration between tiles.  Cleaning bathroom grout on a regular basis prevents it from getting out of control..

Kitchen grout is caused from by crime and dirt particles that get stuck in between the tiles.  These accumulate around stoves, fridges, splashboards, floor, and food preparation areas. Allowing water or a mild cleaner time to soak in goes a great way towards helping loosen and clean kitchen tile.

Floor grout is caused by dust and dirt particles that get tracked into the house the process for getting rid of it is similar to kitchen.  It may be easier to use or hire a steam cleaner for deeply ingrained floor grout.

When dealing with outdoor grout, there are specialty grout scraping tools you can use.  Outside moist can  trap dirt and  in grout and cement.  In addition mold and moss can grow in the cement crack and may have to be removed using a grout scraper tool.

What type of grout cleaner have you had the best results with?

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