How to Clean Bathroom Grout and Tile

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Are you wondering how to clean grout and tile?  In order to take proper care of your tile and grout and keep it looking its best it is important to learn how to clean bathroom grout the quick and easy way. Below are 6 different things you should do to clean bathroom gout fast and for less money.

  1. Use a tile cleaner that is strong enough to get the job done. We recommend 409, Tilex, or diluted bleach. These cleaners work and the tile and do a fairly good job at cleaning grout.
  2. Use a grout brush or a special grouting tool to clean the grout. If it is needed you may even want to use a special grout. You can make a household scrubbing paste by mixing baking soda and salt with a little bit of water. Then you want to want to apply it to the grout using a medium firm brush. Let it sit for a while and then scrub it off. Other useful household items you could you to clean the grout include hydrogen peroxide, bleach (Clorox) and even lemon juice. If none of the above work for treating the grout stain, you may want to consider using a commercial grout cleaner, a grout colorant, or a grouting pen.


  3. When you are just learning hot to clean bathroom grout, it is best to start with the shower and the tub. Spray the grout cleaner unto the tile and let it sit for 5 to ten minutes.
  4. Then scrub the grout around the tiles in any area that shows discoloration or where mold and mildew is growing. Then wipe it down with a sponge.
  5. After scrubbing the grout rinse with water. If you still dirt redo steps 3 and four, if not dry with a towel and move onto your next bathroom tiled area which will probably be the counters and splash board.
  6. Clean these that same way as listed above. Be sure to clean the grouted area around the sink as this can get very dirty. The last tiled area you want to clean will be the floor. You can use either a tile cleaner or a floor cleaner, just make sure you do a good job cleaning the grout so that your floor can look its best. Congratulations now you now how to clean tile and grout!