Cleaning Tile Grout: Keep Grime & Mildew Off Grout Lines

One of the best ways of cleaning tile grout is by using a steamer with the concentrator nozzle attachment.

The good thing about owning a steamer is that it has lots of uses around the house, making it a very versatile equipment. Asides being used for cleaning grime from floor tile grouts, cleaning oily grime on barbeque grills, stove tops, range hoods, etc,  its use requires no harsh chemicals that is usually employed for cleaning tile grout, and there are no ghastly fumes to deal with.

Though not an inexpensive way to buy cleaners just to clean tile grout, but considering the fact that there are many things the steamer does well or better than conventional methods around the house, in the long run it ends up being cheaper.

However if you don’t have a steamer or access to one, there are other effective ways of cleaning tile grout.

Options Employed To Clean Tile Grout

There is now a tool called grout file or grout remover which is very simple to use.

All it does is to remove a small layer of dirty grout away leaving a nice clean finish.

Using an anti-mould reviver after cleaning tile grout with a grout file ensures that you are mould free for a very long time.

There is the wonderful, easy and convenient to use bleach pen. Its easy to apply and very effective for cleaning tile grout.

Another option available and effective way to clean tile grout is to dip a new toothbrush into neat bleach and rub it gently but with slight pressure over dirty grout lines. Leave it for an hour and then wash it all off with a clean damp cloth. This definitely works well.

VERY IMPORTANT: Never use bleach on coloured grout! It will discolour the grout.

You can find these items in the tiling section of all hardware stores online or offline, home improvement stores or at janitorial supply outlets near you.

• First try to clean grout with water and a brush. If that doesn't work then try cleaning tile grout with household grout cleaners.

• When using commercial cleaners such as bleach or other grout cleaning chemicals, make sure the room where you are working in is well ventilated.

• When cleaning tile grout with chemical based products, use gloves. And if the chemicals are very strong, use protective eye wear.

• If ceramic tile grout is old, test the grout cleaner on a tiny concealed area first so as to make sure that it will not erode or damage the grout work.

• Use a stiff brush or a new hard bristle toothbrush for scrubbing. Sometimes old and worn toothbrushes are not ideal as they may be too soft and its bristles will erode the grout.

When planning to clean tile grout, never mix different cleaners together because chemical reactions may occur and this can cause toxic fumes. Burns may occur if the mixture comes in contact with the skin.

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