How To Clean Grout Lines

The secret to great looking tiles is great looking grout. Grouts are porous and, as a result, they easily absorb grease, dirt and lime scale. Spillages such as wine, lemonades or any greasy substances could cause marks and patches in the joints in the floor. Grout between wall-tiles, particularly in damp areas like bathrooms, could and will become dirty and unattractive as a result of Mould, Mildew and Limescale.

Mould is one of the most unsightly problems, it usually starts off in the wettest area of the room, like the bottom of the shower or bath, and if left unchecked it could spread to cover a large area of the wall.

In bath and shower areas, the continued use of acid formulated shampoos and soaps could cause discolouration of the grout joints, causing what appears as yellow orange and pink stains to appear on the grout over time, which is why you should protect your grout using a grout sealer which forms an invisible barrier between the grout and the surface, protecting your investment for many years to come.

The mad dash to install tile in our homes left a maddening cleaning problem in it's wake - dirty, discolored grout lines that are labor intensive to clean. If you decide to clean the grout lines yourself this time, then our team has prepared a list for you that could help make the job of cleaning your grout lines a little easier.

Using a stiff bristled toothbrush, cleaning your grout lines can get a little easier. The head of the toothbrush is the perfect size and the bristles should not leave scratches behind.

Mix one half cup of hydrogen peroxide with one cup of warm water in a spray bottle. Spray the mix on the grout and let set for around five minutes, then scrub the grout lines with the toothbrush. The peroxide dissolves debris so you can brush it away and it also whitens grout.

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If the diluted hydrogen peroxide was not strong enough to remove the deep down grit and grime, then it's time to bring out the dynamic duo - vinegar and baking soda. Brush the baking soda into the grout with a dry toothbrush, being sure to cover all the grout lines. Then pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and spray all the baking soda thoroughly. The dynamic duo will begin to fizz and bubble, working it's magic while you rest for half an hour. Wipe grout and tile clean with a damp sponge for a no-scrub clean.

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Fresh lemon juice helps brighten up any dark discolorations / stains in the grout. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice (lemon juice concentrate works fine too) onto the stain and leave it on for around 10 minutes. The citric acid will break down the stain and you'll be able to wipe it away with a damp sponge. The lemon juice also brings shine to the tile and leaves a fresh scent behind.

After we clean & sanitize the tiles & grout and allow it to dry, we seal the grout with our impregnating grout sealers. The grout absorbs the color sealer into its pores, creating a barrier against future staining. (Grout Sealing Creates a Sanitary Finish, Easy to Maintain and Stains Simply Wipe Off). Grout Sealing preserves the natural beauty of the grout lines for years to come.

If not sealed, grout can become stained with years of dirt and general cleaning products and can be impossible to clean to a decent standard. This is most common in bathrooms & kitchens.

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• Protects the grout from getting stained and discolored quickly
• Professional and natural finish
• Ease of maintenance & no more scrubbing
• Expected ware of up to 10 years.
• Perfect for kitchens, bathroom, showers, laundries and more
• Most jobs may be completed in a day
• Maximum stain protection available!
• Fraction of the cost of haveing to replace tiles or re-grout in the future, saving you money!

Once you have clean floor tiles, you can keep the grout looking like new by adding oxygen bleach powder to your mop water. Apply a liberal amount of mop water to the floor, scrubbing the tile surface with the mop. But leave the mop water in the grout joints without rinsing the floor. The oxygen ions clean the light dirt in the grout without scrubbing. Come back after half an hour and rinse the floor with clean water only. If you do this each time, your grout lines will remain clean for longer.

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