Having tiles in your home looks so amazing but maintaining the shine of these tiles can be quite hectic.
Well, no worries, this is not so difficult if you have more info.
We are here with some easy DIY’s that will help you out to clean the tiles effectively.
But before we begin, let’s grab some knowledge about grout.
Grout: a Filling Material
Grout is a light-colored material that is used to fill up the blank spaces between the tiles.
As this is light in color, this can turn dark in color due to dirt and other dust particles.
And this looks shabby; hence, we should clean the grout with tiles as well.
Many techniques are there to clean the grout and we don’t have to purchase any solution or scrub from the markets.
We can prepare these at our homes and use them whenever we feel that the grout is getting dirty.
So, here we go with some DIYs for cleaning the grout.
DIY Tips & Tricks for Grout Cleaning
We need to follow certain steps for effective tile and grout cleaning.
- Remove the Dirt from the Surface
This is the initial step and we need to focus on removing all the dirt thoroughly.
You can use warm water and a brush (stiff-bristle) to scrub the tiles and the grout well.
- A Cleaning Solution is a Must
As we are talking about DIY’s we don’t need to purchase any commercial grout cleaner.
We can use our DIY cleaner that takes baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of 2:1 respectively.
Mix well and add a tablespoon of dish wash.
- Spread the Cleaning Solution and Let it Rest
After we apply the cleaning solution to the floor, let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This will let all the dirt out that is hidden.
- Time to Scrub
Now, after 10 minutes, it’s time to scrub. Scrub the floor well and try to take all the dirt out. Use the brush and scrub hard.
- Rinse the Floor
After scrubbing, take the help of some warm water and then again scrub the tiles.
After that rinse the floor with warm water so that all the dirt particles can be washed off easily.
5 Best DIY Grout Cleaners
We have worked with one of them in our above method. Let’s explore more DIY grout cleaners.
- Baking Soda & Water
Take them in the ratio of 1:1 and mix well to form a thick paste. Apply it directly to the tiles.
- Baking Soda, Lemon & Water
Mix them in the ratio of 2:1:1 to make a thick paste and then scrub the tiles.
- Baking Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide
Mix them in the ratio of 1:1 and make a thick paste. Apply it on the floor and leave for 10 minutes.
- Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, & Dish Wash
Take half a cup of baking soda, 1/4th cup of hydrogen peroxide, and 1 tablespoon dishwashing. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then scrub it well.
- Heavy Duty Cleaner
This is a heavy-duty cleanser. This is suitable for the stubborn dirt that has surrounded the tiles.
We require a half cup of baking soda, 1/4th cup of white vinegar, 1/3rd cup of ammonia, and 7 cups of warm water.
Apply this mixture to the grout and leave for 5-10 minutes for better results.
Scrub well and you can see the results.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can see that we have described the five basic steps.
We need to follow them for the best results.
We don’t have to skip any of these steps. And after that, we have 5 DIY cleaners to scrub off the grout.
Why spend our hard-earned money on the expensive commercial cleansers, while we can make them in our homes.
So, try out these DIY cleansers and make your tiles and grout sparkle.