Tile grout becomes easily soiled. Food stains and mildew are the most common culprits in the kitchen. The bathroom is a prime area for mold and mildew in tile grout. Once the tile grout is stained, it can be hard to clean. You will need several supplies to remove mold and dirt from the tile grout. In addition to the tools, it will take some time and energy to get clean, depending on their degree of dirtiness.
Toothbrush
An essential tool for cleaning tile grout is a toothbrush. Do not use an old or soft toothbrush as the bristles have to be firm. Although you can technically use another type of brush, toothbrushes are ideal because of their size and firm bristles.
Gloves
Do not attempt to clean grout from tiles without a good pair of gloves. Any kind of latex gloves will do. They are essential even if you are not using high strength cement grout cleaner. Make sure they fit well and cover the entire hand. Also, inspect them ahead of time to make sure there are no holes in them.
Cleaner
There are some options when it comes to the type of cleaner to use to clean tile grout. Start with the cleaner less hard and see if it works. Create a paste of white vinegar, baking soda and water. Spread the dough in the grout and let stand for 10 minutes. Use a toothbrush to scrub the mixture in the mortar, then rinse with water. If this process does not thoroughly clean the tile grout, use a trade cleaning product or bleach diluted with water. Once applied, scrub the grout with the toothbrush. Rinse with water.
Spray Bottle
A spray bottle is a useful tile grout cleaning tool. It can be used to add cleaner to the grout being cleaned. Also, put water in the spray bottle and use it to rinse out the grout filter after scrubbing it.