How to Clean Grout:
Grout is the spaces between tiles, it serves as a frame to highlight the beauty of the tile, but it forms a slight depression around the tiles, mold, mildew and dirt can collect in grout. Learn how to clean grout effectively to help make your tile walls or floors look like new again.
Apply Grout Cleaner:
- Wear gloves to protect your hands;
- Use a grout and tile cleaner and apply it to the areas with grout using a sponge.
- Do not use acidic cleaners as they may dissolve or pit the grout. Do not use waxy or oil-based cleaners as these can leave a film that will attract dirt and make future cleaning more difficult.
- Chlorine bleach may be used on white grout but will leach color out of tinted grout. Oxygen bleach is a better choice for preserving colored grout between tiles.
Use a sponge, cleaning rags or microfiber cloths to rinse and wipe each area after cleaning. If you are cleaning grout and tiles on a floor, mop the entire floor when finished.
