Tile Grout Cleaning Methods

Ceramic tile use grout as a way to secure the tiles and make them last for years to come by preventing shifting of the tiles. However, this grout is a porous material that easily absorbs dirt and spills. Grout can often become dirty and discolored over time leaving your floor looking dirty.

• If you are installing a ceramic tile floor, you may want to consider purchasing a sealer for you grout. This will not only prevent it from getting dirty over time, it can also prevent the grout from crumbling as well.

• You can always seal your grout after a good cleaning as well. This will prevent any further dirt from soaking into the grout leaving it looking dirty and dingy. You can purchase a grout sealing kit from your local home improvement store.

• Grout can begin to break down and crumble if not properly cared for, which will allow your tiles to shift and often crack due to the lack of support. It is very important to the life of your ceramic tile to properly care and maintain the grout between your ceramic floor tiles.

• Bleach works well for cleaning and disinfecting your grout. Mix one-cup bleach into water in a standard spray bottle, and then spray down the areas of your grout that need to be cleaned. Wipe clean a few minutes later to reveal grout that looks fresh and new.

• There are many commercial cleaning products on the market that are deigned to clean grout. You should spray them down with the cleaner, and then use a toothbrush to scrub the area thoroughly.

• Ceramic tile that is applied to a bathroom area runs the risk of developing mold in the grout. It is important that you spray down your bathroom grout with bleach or vinegar on a regular basis to prevent mold from forming.