Grout is the mixture of hardened cement and sand in the middle of the wall or tiles. Over time, dirt and mildew settle in cement grout, discoloring the material and could produce odors. The grout may be so dirty that the lines between the tiles have a black color. You can buy a chemical cleaning spray to rinse the grout or mix your own effective solution with household ingredients. A toothbrush is a very useful tool for debugging in the grooves between the tiles, to clean the grout.
Need:
- 1/2 cup sodium bicarbonate
- 1/3 cup ammonia or lye
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- Wet sponge
- Plastic Atomizer
- Old Toothbrush
Steps to follow:
1
Pour baking soda and vinegar through the funnel into the bottle and fill with water. Add ammonia or chlorine, but not both. Shake vigorously to mix the home cleaner.
2
Spray Cleaning solution into grout and let stand for five minutes.
3
Rub grout with old toothbrush to remove dirt and mildew.
4
Clean tiles and grout with a damp sponge or wet mop.
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Tips
- Replace bleach with ammonia for greater bleaching power.
- Do not mix bleach with ammonia.