What is the secret to having impeccable floors, walls and surfaces? Clean the grout. The tile resists dirt and stains, but grout is porous and absorbs dirt and spills, making it easily stained. Here's how to clean the grout in any part of your home.
Tips for cleaning household surface grout
Grout Cleaning Tips
- First, clean the grout with hot water to remove dirt from the surface. Then spray a cleaning solution in the grout, you can create one yourself with a 50-50 mixture of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray grout, let stand for five minutes and then restriégala with a soft brush. We recommend using a toothbrush or other small brush to scrub the grout. For greater scrubbing power, use an electric toothbrush. Do not use a metal brush as it will scratch the tile and could damage grout parts. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when finished.
- You can also use commercially prepared grout cleaners or diluted bleach. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to clean the grout from the floor. It uses these caustic products sparingly, because regular use will erode grout.
- For stubborn stains, mix a two-part paste of baking soda and a portion of water. Apply to the stain, let stand at night and then restriégalo with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when finished.
- If you have thick or porous tiles like marble, use a less acidic solution because vinegar can stain the tiles. Try mixing a part of peroxide into two parts of baking soda and rub the grout with a soft brush.
- You can also use sandpaper to remove stains from grout. Fold the paper and pass it back and forth along the grout line. You can also use a eraser. Rub across the stained grout line. Rinse thoroughly with hot water when finished.
Once you have finished cleaning, allow the grout to dry for 24 hours. Then place a silicone-based grout sealant to withstand future stains and dirt. You will need to re-apply the sealant every two years, or more often if the grout is in a busy area. Knowing how to clean the dirty grout improves the appearance and prolongs the life of your tiles.
With these little tips you can keep your surfaces in perfect condition. But if you let the time pass and you need a thorough cleaning of your home, the best solution is that you get in touch with the best professionals. In Express cleaning we love to see our customers satisfied: We do the thorough cleaning of your home in a single day, with the best techniques and the best professionals. Calculate your home cleaning price and book your service in less than 4 minutes.