Knowing how to clean grout is a key skill to add to your cleaning arsenal whether you re tackling bathroom tiles floor tiles or kitchen wall tiles.
How to clean dirty bathroom wall tiles.
While this cleaning method was highly effective at giving my old tile floors a fresh new look the problem is that the tiles and grout will eventually get dirty again.
For the perfect bathroom tile cleaner apply the thick paste to the dirty tiles using a damp cloth or sponge.
You can use a commercial cleaning product to clean or you can create your own cleaner out of a few ingredients that you likely already have in your home.
So it s important to make grout cleaning part of your regular cleaning schedule.
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.
For best results wash bathroom tiles once a week and kitchen tiles biweekly.
With a clean cloth rinse the clean bathroom tiles with warm water.
Spray tile countertops walls and the ceiling with all purpose cleaner and turn on the shower cranking the hot water until steam builds about five minutes.
Sponge mops may push dirty water into grout lines so instead use a cleaning cloth or a flat mop to apply the mixture.
Not only is dirty grout unhygienic but it can also ruin the look of a room.
With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between.
Take an old toothbrush or grout brush and scrub removing the soap scum with it.
Clean ceramic tile floors with warm water or a mixture of warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap add fresh water frequently to avoid cleaning with dirty water.
Then wipe down all surfaces with a clean cloth.
How to clean shower tile.
Start by pre treating the tiles with a water vinegar solution.
Cleaning your shower tiles is simple but it may take some time depending on how dirty they are.