Written by marylyn | Posted in Cleaning |

When germs and mold are already invading your bathroom, you definitely need to clean the tile grout. You can actually hire somebody to clean it for you. But if you want to do it yourself to save money, then read along. The following article will give you easy steps from what types of grout cleaner to use, as well as cheaper ways for your bathroom grout cleaning.

Cleaning bathrooms or showers may be very difficult compared to cleaning sink or kitchen, specially if tiles are installed on floors and walls. Start by wetting everything, floor and walls and as long as there is cleaning needed. Then get ready your grout cleaner. This includes a paste of baking soda mixed with water or vinegar and a vinegar solution. Also, prepare some lemons if you spotted discoloration issues. Wet your sponge and rub it to the surface to soften the dirt and mold.

Your next step will be working on the grout. Apply the paste into the grout and scrub it with an old or used toothbrush. A toothbrush is best to use on hard to reach crevices. If they are beyond reach, other alternative is to use fine toothpick or small knife covered with a cloth. This will do the trick.

To finish it off, apply the vinegar solution. Your vinegar solution contains 50% of water and 50% of vinegar. You can also use this to glass surfaces and metal fixtures.

However, there may be instances that it’s not 100% clean. If stains are still visible, then proceed to stronger grout cleaners such as bleach or muriatic acid. Proper handling and safety precautions must be observe strictly when you want to use this kind of chemicals.

Lastly, rinse the whole room thoroughly with clean water. Flush out the dirt from the recently removed mold and other filthy stuff. Wipe the walls and let the room dry first before using it again.  It may also be a good idea to use a grout sealer to seal the grout.

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