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.