Cleaning Tub Tile Grout

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Cleaning tub tile grout.

Use a rag to wipe the grout to remove any leftover residue or dirt. Keep this mixture away from bleach though as it creates dangerous chlorine gas when mixed with ammonia. 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. 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.

Pour the cleaning solution in a spray bottle and squirt directly on the grout line. 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. In a large container combine baking soda water ammonia and vinegar and stir for a simple way of cleaning grout between tiles. Kitchen tile needs to be re sealed and new grout at line where tile meets counter.

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. 1 2 cup baking soda 1 4 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Clean the remaining paste out of the grout by gently scrubbing the floor with a towel.

Spray on the grout let it stand for five minutes then scrub with a stiff brush. Mix the water and vinegar in a spray bottle. 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. You can mix your own by putting a 50 50 mix of vinegar and water into a spray bottle.

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. Spray the shower tile generously and allow it to sit for about five minutes. Rinse off the dirt and cleaning solution with warm water. Use the scrub brush or grout brush to scrub the grout areas of the tile and pay special attention to stained areas.

First wipe down the grout with hot water to remove surface dirt and grime. Apply a baking soda paste and spray with vinegar. 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.