Cleaning the grout between tiles is a grueling job. Dirt and grime seem to embed themselves in the grout and make a very tedious job to clean. Although the pay off is very nice as your floors will sparkle and look better than ever. The persistence you will use in getting this job done will depend on how what type of grout you have and how dirty it is. Below you will find some helpful tips and cleaning tricks to get that tile floor looking like new again

Grimy grout can make an entire bathroom look dingy if not cleaned and taken care of. Mildew and buildup can cause the grout to get covered in black grim. Once you take the time to clean the grout it can make your entire room look beautiful.

Grout can be cleaned very effectively whether it is in your floor, walls, shower or kitchen back splash. Also you can clean it naturally using only water and baking soda.

How To Clean Grout – Supplies and Tools

- Washcloth or paper towel
- Toothbrush, preferably old
- Baking Soda
- Water

How To Clean Grout – Directions:

1. Wash the area thoroughly. Doing this will remove and easy to loosen particles. Starting with a clean surface is very important.

2. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with water. This will be used as your cleaning solution or paste. Mix to a consistency of tooth paste.

3. Use the old tooth brush to scrub the paste into the grout. You will want to scrub pretty vigorously if there is a lot of grim.

4. Take your washcloth or paper towel and wipe down the excess paste.

5. Repeat this process until you are satisfied with the results.

This method requires a lot of work and elbow grease when learning how to clean grout. You will have to scrub the grout clean which will take a lot of energy. If the stain is really tough let the paste sit for about 10 minutes to let it work in and then scrub it. Some people will replace the water in the recipe with vinegar. Also if you find the stain is being particularly stubborn apply lemon juice directly to the stained area and let it sit for a few moments before wiping it clean.

If your stains are really bad and these methods aren’t working there are grout cleaners available at your home improvement stores. Each of these cleaners does make use of regular household items. Some of these methods are listed below.

- Scrub with whitening toothpaste. This job is much easier done with an old electric or spin brush.
- Shaving Cream – Basically spray on the stained area and scrub off.
- Erase the stain. Sometimes a pencil eraser will work great as a method to remove the grim.
- Mix hydrogen peroxide and baking soda into a paste. It is going to bubble for a but but wait until it stops then apply it to the grout. Let it sit for about 15 minutes then scrub it off with an old toothbrush.
- Oxygen Bleach – Very effective in removing dirt from grout. No fumes and non-toxic.

Once your grout is clean and looking like new buy a grout sealer. This will help keep your grout clean and you will never have to do this job again. The sealer will keep your grout from growing mold and mildew in the future. You will be so happy with the results of your “new” floor just using these basic methods to learn How To Clean Grout.