Five Simple Ways to Keep Your Grout Clean and Stain Free

Grout is an essential component in all tile structures within a home. It’s a mixture of many different compounds that’s used to fuse and seal tile floors, walls and countertops. Although it serves its purpose ably, it often attracts dirt and grime and is difficult to cleanse and keep clean.

However, people have been making strides in grout cleaning, and there are several effective solutions to this age-old problem. In addition to simply applying grout cleaner, there are other things you can do as preventative maintenance to keep your tile’s grout looking spotless. Here are five ways to keep your tile’s grout clean and stain free.

Practice preventative maintenance

The best way to keep your grout clean is to make sure it doesn’t get dirty in the first place. There are a few ways to do this. You can and should use floor mats at every entrance and exit to your home to limit dirt being tracked through the house. You should also use rugs or mats in dining areas where there is high traffic and a possibility of food dropping onto the floor. Performing at least weekly cleaning can prevent dirt from building up on your tile’s grout, too.

Mopping correctly

While you’ll want to mop your tile floors, there’s a few things you should keep in mind when you do. First, don’t use too much water on your floors. Using an excessive amount of water can cause moisture to seep down into your grout and make things worse instead of better. Second, repeatedly mopping with a dirty mop that you keep dunking in murky water isn’t the best way to mop either. Try to use a microfiber flat mop system, as that addresses the two problems noted above.

Try warm water and a stiff-bristled scrub brush

Before using any commercial grout cleaner, you can always try warm water and a stiff-bristled scrub brush. There are many types of brushes available on Amazon and at hardware stores, including some specifically made for grout cleaning. Make sure to spray the warm water onto the grout (don’t pour it on), and use circular motions to scrub away any dirt or debris. Let it air dry when you’re done.

Try baking soda, vinegar and water

The first step of this multifaceted cleaning solution is to mix 50 percent vinegar and 50 percent water in a spray bottle. You can try this solution alone first, but stubborn stains might require extra ingredients. Make a paste consisting of baking soda and water and coat the grout with it. Then take the vinegar and water and spray it on the grout. It should foam a little. When it stops, scrub it with a brush and rinse it away with warm water.

Try a hydrogen peroxide mixture

In a bowl, mix two parts baking soda and one part hydrogen peroxide. If your total mixture measures out at one cup, add a teaspoon of liquid dish detergent. Take a rag and apply this mixture to the grout. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then scrub gently using an old toothbrush. Use hot water from a spray bottle to rinse, and finish by wiping it clean with a rag.

Call for grout cleaning today

As you can see, grout cleaning is not an easy or fun task, even if you have the requisite grout cleaners on hand. If you’d rather have an expert do it, call Valley Carpet Cleaning. We offer a variety of floor cleaning services, from commercial carpet cleaning to residential grout cleaning, and we’d be glad to help you keep your tile surfaces looking their best.

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