Cleaning tile grout is an important part of tile maintenance. Over time, it can become dirty and stained grout, leaving all the surface looking dirty. Using oxygen bleach to clean grout will effectively eliminate dirt and stains without the harmful effects of toxic cleaning products. Not only is it non-toxic and environmentally friendly oxygen whitener, it is a strong cleaner that will eliminate even the most difficult stains from tile grout. Cleaning the tile grout with oxygen bleach will leave the grout tidy, clean and as new.
Instructions
1 mix an oxygen-bleach solution and water in a bucket. The exact proportion of oxygen bleach to the water may vary depending on the product you are using. The higher the concentration of sodium percarbonate (the active ingredient of the oxygen bleach), the less bleach you will be using. Generally, it is used between two and four tablespoons. of oxygen bleach for every two cups of water. Agitate the water and oxygen bleach with a large spoon until the powder completely dissolves.
2 immerse a measuring cup with a lip in the bucket to remove some of the oxygen bleach solution. The oxygen-bleach solution is poured directly into the grout. Apply the solution only for one small section at a time; On the square of mutual independence is ideal. A turkey or dropper syringe will also work to apply the oxygen whitener for grouting.
3 Spread the mixture in the grout with a grout brush. If you do not have a cement grout brush, a small brush will suffice. Let the oxygen whitener sit on the grout for a minimum of five minutes. To minimize the amount of scrubbing you will have to do later, let the mixture rest in the grout for a maximum of 30 minutes, adding more of the solution if you start drying.
4 Rub the grout vigorously with a grout brush. If you do not have a grout brush, use a toothbrush.
5 Fill a bucket with running water. Mop the entire surface of tiles to remove the dirty water and waste from the plant. Allow the floor to air dry.