Month: April 2018

There’s nothing worse than grout that’s outlived its purpose, or has it? Maybe your grout problems stem from dirt and grime and not wear, tear and old age? If you suspect your bathroom tiles and grout need a redo, check out these top 5 easy ways to clean bathroom grout and tiles.

Clean Grout Tip 1. Go Green. There are any number of home remedies or products on the market today that will help you steer clear of heavy chemicals and dyes. Try diluted solutions of white vinegar, lemon juice or baking soda as a first line to keep your bathroom tub, tiles and grout looking like new. These products are particularly safe solutions if you have kids and pets in the home. As for commercial products or big jobs, check out Surface Masters.

Clean Grout Tip 2. Hydrogen Peroxide. Fill a spray bottle with ½ hydrogen peroxide and ½ water. Keep home-made cleaning solution on hand to keep mold and mildew from growing on your bathroom tiles and grout. Hydrogen peroxide is safer to use than chlorine bleach or ammonia based products. And, it’s cheaper.

Clean Grout Tip 3. Electric Toothbrush. As silly as this sounds, keeping your grout clean can be as easy as 1-2-3 by using an electric toothbrush on the toughest stains and areas. Just don’t let anyone catch you cleaning the floor with your electric toothbrush or you’ll probably have some explaining to do.

Clean Grout Tip 4. Deep Clean and Color Seal. Either do it yourself or consult the experts atHome Depot , Lowes or This Old Grout, to name a few. This process gets to the heart of the problem, strips the tile floor of any dirt and grim and allows you to seal in the tiles’ original color and grout or go with another color altogether. Not only does it restore your dirty old tiles and grout, it makes them stain proof going forward.

Clean Grout Tip 5. Steam Clean. Either do it yourself or call the experts from Stanley Steamerto get rid of the stubborn dirt and grime that just can’t be lifted any other way.

 

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Whether you’ve got tile floors, kitchen backsplashes, or bathroom tile, the grout between tiles can get pretty grimy. With the right cleaning solution and a bit of elbow grease, you can get your grout looking fresh and brand new.

Tile grout gets dirty in many different ways. In the bathroom, it’s usually mold or mildew causing the grout stains. In the kitchen it could be a combination of food stains, general household traffic and grime, and mildew. No matter what the cause of the staining, start off with the simplest and least acidic cleaning solution first, moving up to harsher chemical cleaners if you are unsuccessful in getting the grout completely clean.

For some stains, simple household items like vinegar or baking soda can be effective cleaners. Use vinegar diluted with an equal amount of water, or make a paste of baking soda and a bit of water to clean the grout with. Spray or dab the cleaner onto a small length of grout and scrub with a stiff brush. Scrubbing in small circles rather than straight up and down will remove more debris from the grout. Rinse well with water and mop up and remaining moisture with a sponge or paper towels.

Generic household cleaners such as Mr. Clean, Lysol, or powder-based cleaners can also work on tile grout. Use as directed above for vinegar or baking soda, and make sure to rinse the grout well after cleaning. Alternatively, if you own or have access to a steam cleaner, try using it on your grout work. The pressure of the steam cleaner can loosen debris and stains that cleaners can’t dissolve.

If your grout hasn’t come completely clean, the next step is to try a commercial tile and grout cleaner. These are available wherever home cleaning products are sold. Try to find a cleanser that is pH balanced so that the chemicals in the product won’t erode the grout with continued use. To get the best result from a commercial cleaner, spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing. Follow the directions on the label of the product to clean effectively.