Tile floors are a great solution to keep the floors in your home modern, updated, and clean. The only downside is the grout between the tiles collects dirt and grime that without proper cleaning, can build up and cause your home to have odors and even look dirty. So, how do you get the grout clean?
The easiest way is to hire a professional tile cleaning company. And, while this may sound expensive, when your tile is cleaned by a professional, you’ll have a longer time between sessions which saves you money in the long haul.
To save even more money, and space out the times you need to have a professional come to your home, here are a couple of DIY tricks you can do between sessions.
The Vinegar Method
If you can stand the smell of vinegar, this method works wonders. To start, you’re going to use 3 parts baking soda and 1-part water to create a paste. Next, apply that directly onto your grout with a toothbrush, floor brush, or your hands.
While that sits, mix 1-part water and 1-part white vinegar together in a spray bottle. Then, spray this solution over the baking soda paste you just added to your grout. Let it sit and bubble.
As soon as the bubbling stops, it’s time to scrub. Using a nylon bristle brush or a toothbrush, slowly start scrubbing along your grout lines.
You may notice as you’re scrubbing the solution is dark and dirt is immediately coming off. This is a good sign! Once you are done scrubbing, mop your floors with warm water and enjoy your newly cleaned grout.
The Peroxide, Baking Soda, and Dish Soap Method
This method is similar to the vinegar method but uses different products to achieve the same end result. For those who cannot stand the smell of vinegar or found that the vinegar method did not clean their grout as much as they’d like, this is a great alternative.
To start, you’re going to create a paste by mixing ¾ of a cup of baking soda + ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide, and 1 tablespoon of dish soap.
Grab a nylon bristle brush and apply the paste directly to your grout via scrubbing it into the grout. Make sure you do not miss your edges or those may end up looking gross when the rest of your grout is nice and clean.
After you’ve scrubbed the paste directly into your grout, you’ll want to sit for 15-minutes (or longer if your grout is filthy) and let the chemicals work together.
Mop with warm water and enjoy a cleaner tile experience!
