Here are some of the most common questions about cleaning grout.
Cleaning floor tile grout.
Spray a generous amount of the all purpose cleaner the tile walls and floor of the shower to clean grout between floor tiles as well as the tiles themselves.
Tiles can usually be brought to sparkle with a quick spritz of cleaning solution and a light buff with a clean cloth.
You can substitute a toothbrush in a pinch but its bristles are too soft to do much good.
I get lots of emails from readers with grout cleaning questions.
After you clean your grout you will feel much better.
Grout is the porous material that builders use to fill the spaces or cracks between tiles.
While it plays an important role filling the spaces between the tiles in floors showers countertops and other surfaces the fact is that it can be a pain to clean and keep clean.
Knowing how to clean grout is essential for floors walls and counters that look sparkly clean.
Whether it s floor tile or wall tile that s dirty with grease soap scum mold or just plain dirt cleaning grout requires two things.
A grout brush is a small stiff bristle nylon brush available in handheld and long handled sizes.
An old toothbrush makes a great tool to scrub the tile grout effectively.
While tile is resistant to dirt and stains the grout lines in between the tiles are porous meaning they will absorb any grease grime or spills they come into contact with.
Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the grout in between your floor tiles.
When your grout gets dirty it s looks old and grimy.
A grout brush and a suitable cleaner.
Wipe away with a clean rag.
Cleaning your grout can make a big difference in both looks and having a healthy environment.
Grout the mere mention of the word makes us shudder when we think about cleaning it.
And of course you create a home for mold and bacteria.
If you don t have natural stone tile the easiest way to clean grout is with a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water.
It creates a smooth solid floor wall or backsplash and makes tile pop.
Steam clean the worst of grout stains.
However the criss crossing lines of grout are a whole other story.
Grout is incredibly porous like a giant sponge which means it will absorb any grease grime oils or spills it comes into contact with says leslie reichert green cleaning coach and author of the joy of cleaning and while the culprit may vary from room to room mildew in the bathroom cooking.
Cleaning tiles and grout.
The solution should sit for ten minutes or so to get deeply into stains to loosen them.
Made from a mixture of water cement and sand grout is often light coloured and porous.
Wait for the vinegar solution to stop bubbling and then scrub the grout with.
This makes for a fatal combination that is prone to staining.
