Cleaning Grout the Quick and Easy Way
This is the 5 to 10 minute method to cleaning grout the quick and easy way. Minute One: Wet grout with water and wipe it with a large soft wet sponge. (I prefer to use a scrubbing brush when the tile is really dirty.)
Minute Two: Spray walls with a grout cleaner/ mildew remover, such as Tilex or 409 bathroom cleaner.
Minutes Three & Four: Scrub grout with a tooth brush or scrub brush capable of getting between the cracks.
Minute Five: Rinse and dry off tile with a towel.
Be sure to follow all the safety instructions on the label of any cleaners that you use. There are also specialty grout cleaners that may outperform the ones we have listed. If you want you can also try out the organic grout cleaning method.
If left unchecked, grout problems get exponentially worse in only a matter of a few weeks. The absolute best way to have clean grout all the time is to do regular maintenance. And cleaning it will never get unmanageable.
What to avoid when grout cleaning your floor.
When cleaning with a mop or a scrub brush, it is important not to embed the dirt into your grout. Embedded dirt sometimes can only be removed by a professional.
To effectively remove embedded grime or mildew you need the right cleaner, time for the tile cleaner to work, proper scrubbing techniques and a high temperature. (Not all professional grout cleaner offer high temperature clean, make sure that your professional does.) The high temperature breaks up grime, sterilizes the grout, and allows the cleaning agents to work better.
Steam cleaning tile or grout is another way to deep clean hard to reach crevices. If the grout has some hard to reach grout crevices, you may consider have the grout and tile professionally sealed in order to make it easier to clean in the future.
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Use a Grout Sealer and Avoid frequent Cleaning of White Grout
The white paste that holds the tiles together is what becomes know as the grout. Since it is a lot like cement it is porous and attracts dirt and grime very easily. For this reason, gout can also become a breeding ground for lots of different types of bacteria, mold and mildew.
So how do you keep your grouts from incubating bacteria and getting dirty easily? The answer is simple. You should get it done either professional or learn how to do it yourself. Putting on a sealer on will make cleaning your tiles much easier and make you home a lot more sanitary.
Tile and grout cleaning can be hard back breaking work. Hiring a professional is the easiest way to get the tile and grout cleaned. If you prefer to do it yourself, keep reading and we will show you how this is to be done.
First you rinse the tile with a vinegar and water mixture. In some cases this may be enough, for most readers, read on. Next you make a paste out of equal amounts of salt and baking soda with a little bit of water. This is the grout cleaning mix. Using a soft scrubber or a toothbrush scrub grout until it becomes clean, Rinse with water or a wet sponge and then dry thoroughly with a towel.
If tile is stained you can use lemon juice or bleach to restore the white grout color. Be patient, let it soak in for 10 to 15 minutes , then wipe off. Be careful to properly dilute the bleach and never mix the bleach with any other chemicals. Wear gloves and glasses if they are available.
You can also clean grout using a pressure washer or a steam cleaner. Generally you use a steam cleaner inside and pressure washer outdoors. Both of these tools are very effective at cleaning tile and brick grout.
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