How to clean grout between tiles
Grout is the mixture of hardened cement and sand in the middle of the wall or tiles. Over time, dirt and mold settle into the cement grout, discoloring the material and potentially producing odors. The grout may be so dirty that the lines between the tiles They have black color. You can purchase a chemical cleaning spray to lighten the grout or mix your own effective solution with household ingredients. A toothbrush is a very useful tool for scrubbing in the grooves between tiles, to clean the grout.
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You will need to:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/3 cup ammonia or bleach
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- wet sponge
- plastic atomizer
- old toothbrush
Steps to follow:
1
Pour the baking soda and vinegar through the funnel into the bottle and fill with water. Add ammonia or chlorine, but not both. Shake vigorously to mix the homemade cleaner.
2
Spray the solution cleaning the grout and let it rest for five minutes.
3
Rub the grout with your old toothbrush to remove dirt and mildew.
4
Clean tiles and grout with a damp sponge or damp mop.
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Tips
- Replace bleach with ammonia for added whitening power.
- Do not mix bleach with ammonia.
