Cleaning Tub Tile Grout

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Cleaning tub tile grout.

If you have a steam cleaner on hand that s especially effective says melissa maker author of clean my space apply steam directly to the grout then use your brush to scrub in a circular motion. It is still safe to use a baking soda paste to scrub out hard to remove soap scum but scrubbed too much can cause the color in your grout to fade. A simple white vinegar wash is a good solution for non porous tile surfaces while marble or other porous stone surfaces are more safely cleaned using plain water or cleaning products specifically formulated for stone to avoid damaging the color or finish. In fact vinegar and water is the safest thing to use to clean colored bathroom tile grout.

Next spray a cleaning solution on the grout. 1 2 cup baking soda 1 4 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Rinse off the dirt and cleaning solution with warm water. Start by spraying the grout with hot water and scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush or a grout brush to lift any dirt or grime on the surface.

For only a few dollars you can mix a natural rock star cleaning solution that will whiten your grout and clean your tub and bathroom tile without needing a mask and goggles while scrubbing. Grout around one shower bathtub needs to be repaired re sealed crack in tile on wall of another shower needs to be repaired and shower tile re sealed. Pour the cleaning solution in a spray bottle and squirt directly on the grout line. Use the scrub brush or grout brush to scrub the grout areas of the tile and pay special attention to stained areas.

You can mix your own by putting a 50 50 mix of vinegar and water into a spray bottle. First wipe down the grout with hot water to remove surface dirt and grime. This can be done by standing on a towel and shuffling the towel across the floor with both feet or by crawling and scrubbing as you go. Keep this mixture away from bleach though as it creates dangerous chlorine gas when mixed with ammonia.

Cleaning colored grout can still be accomplished with a mixture of vinegar and water. Clean the remaining paste out of the grout by gently scrubbing the floor with a towel. Use a rag to wipe the grout to remove any leftover residue or dirt. Spray the shower tile generously and allow it to sit for about five minutes.

Spray on the grout let it stand for five minutes then scrub with a stiff brush. Spray on the grout let stand for five minutes and then scrub with a soft brush. Kitchen tile needs to be re sealed and new grout at line where tile meets counter.