The cleaning of the limestone grout can be an easy process, since the hardest part of the process is to find a cleaning agent that will safely clean the grout without damaging the limestone tile. There are a few retail cleaning products for cleaning nozzle surfaces, but these can be expensive items, forcing us to look for low cost home-made alternatives.
Instructions
1 Mix one gallon of warm water with 1/4 cup of liquid dishwashing detergent (approximately four jets) in a bucket. Stir to form soap suds. For tile, mix a 2-cup water spray bottle and a liquid dish detergent solution.
2 for floors, dip a mop into solution, then rotate to remove excess water. Rub the mop all over the floor, both grout and tile. Concentrate on grout areas with accumulation or residue, using a little more pressure during cleaning. Most of the time this will be all that is required to clean the grout properly.
3 for tile, spray solution over walls and wipe with a damp sponge.
4 for accumulated stains that are not easily removed by mixing dishwashing detergent, sprinkle baking soda in the grout areas with heavy accumulation. To do this, while the area is still wet from cleanliness, as baking soda will adhere more easily to a moist surface.
5 Use a soft bristle brush, such as a toothbrush to scrub the baking soda on the tile. Sodium bicarbonate is a non-abrasive cleaning agent that is no damage for cement grout or tiles, so for perfect washing cleaner.
6 clean with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue or baking soda, then allow to air dry.
Tips and warnings
- Do not use strong chemicals such as lye or ammonia, which can sometimes discolor the limestone grout and tile damage.