Your home’s grout and tile collect dirt fast because grout is porous and quickly discolors. You may not even know the original color of your grout due to how quickly dirt can get into your grout. However, you can clean the grout and tile with some cleaning agents you already have at home! Crystal Cleaning provides a list of how to clean grout and tile.
Use a neutral tile floor cleaner best clean your floor. However, you can make the tile floor cleaner if you have dish soap and water. Cleaning tile floors requires just six steps:
Clean your tile with these steps:
- Sweep to remove all loose dirt.
- Use a manufactured cleaner of choice or create a natural tile cleaning solution using hot, soapy water with dish soap.
- Use a sponge mop or towel to apply the cleaning solution.
- Allow it to sit for 1-3 minutes.
- Remove dirt with a damp sponge mop or towel.
- Allow the floor to dry.
An easy way to clean grout is by creating a mixture of cleaning agents that you probably already have in your home. We recommend avoiding bleach and other harsh chemical cleaners that might break down the grout and sealants. Instead, the best way to clean grout is to use a neutral tile cleaner. That’s what we use to clean tile and grout floors professionally. First, however, clean with cleaning agents you have at home:
What to use to clean grout:
- Baking soda
- Dish soap
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Hot water
- Scrubbing tool
- Spoon
- Towel
How to Clean Grout
Here’s how to clean tile grout. First, remove surface dirt with hot water and a towel. Then, mix ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, and 1 tsp dish soap. Next, spoon cleaning agents onto the grout and let sit for 5-10 minutes. After waiting, scrub the grout lines with a brush. Lastly, wipe the grout clean.
Grout cleaning tip: be sure to scrub hard to agitate the grout and cleaning solution and break up any stuck dirt.
It is Necessary
Cleaning tile and grout floors yourself is mandatory to maintain a clean home. First, clean grout regularly to remove build-up caused by dirt, mold, or mildew. Then, each week, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cloth and wipe down the dirty grout and tiles. This process kills mold and mildew spores and helps the tile and grout stay clean.
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Now that you know how to clean your grout make sure to maintain the look with regular cleaning. Crystal Cleaning will deep clean and remove so much more by using our state-of-the-art cleaning equipment. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
