How to clean the grout with a steam cleaner
Ceramic tiles and grout tend to get dirty very quickly and are one of the most difficult cleaning jobs. The accumulation of dirt, grease and grime in the grout is very unpleasant to the eye due to the drastic color change that radically alters the appearance of your floors and walls.
The way most people manage to accomplish this difficult task is by using small brushes and many cleaning chemicals that are very aggressive. Some of these harmful chemicals discolor the grout or erode parts of it. Sealing the grout will only work if it is perfectly clean at that time, unless you want the grout to be permanently dirty. We do not have to explain why this work usually creates mess or dirt and takes a lot of time. Here we will show you how to clean the slurry 80% faster for exceptional results using a powerful Dupray commercial steam cleaner. A good quality dry steam cleaner is undoubtedly the most efficient, non-messy and environmentally friendly way to quickly return any grout to its original color. The high temperatures, the low humidity and the gentle pressure of the steam, in fact, release the dirt from the grout and bring it to the surface where it can be easily cleaned or extracted. When using a vacuum cleaner such as the Super Inox Carmen or the Dupray Steam Box Vac, the extraction function is already included. The steam cleaning of the grout also means that you do not need to be on your knees washing the floor. Using the 2 extension tubes, the operator can work in vertical position on floors and even ceilings. You can also use the grout cleaning lancet directly on your steam hose to clean the walls more effectively.
TO START:
1. You will need your steam cleaner, the steam hose, the 2 extension tubes, the lancet (the vaporizer) and a nylon or brass detailing brush, depending on the strength of your grout (always make one test first).
2. Connect these parts together and place the detailing brush on the steam lancet.
3. Select the vapor pressure at low or medium temperature.
4. Place the lancet directly on top of the grout and pass it at a steady rate in the forward direction, not sideways.
5. Finally, all you have to do is clean excess moisture and dirt that was removed from the grout, either with a towel or a mop. Not only will it completely restore the grout, but your steam cleaner can also clean the entire floor or wall at the same time.
It is not necessary to wear a mask, gloves or spend money on harmful chemical cleaners; With the proper machine, you will save a lot of time, money and back pains. Steam cleaners are especially good for certain areas that are difficult to reach, such as grout at the base of toilets or showers, where moisture can cause stains. Another is the grout around the beds for pets or sandboxes. The entrances and side doors also need additional cleaning of the grout. The grout around the kitchen equipment, where the mop has carried a collection of dirty and greasy water over the years, is another incredible point to clean with your high quality Dupray steam cleaner. Remember that there are some rare exceptions where steam cleaners are not the solution. First, if the grout is sealed, the steam will not remove the dirt that is under the sealant. Secondly, broken and very old slurries in which holes and cracks can be seen should not be cleaned with steam. Normally the grout erosion is the result of a chemical reaction of the acid cleaning product that was previously used. In these cases the grout must be replaced.