What is grout? The stuff between tour Tiles.
Here are three homemade cleaning solutions you can try to clean your tile grout:
Hydrogen peroxide. Mix half a cup of drugstore hydrogen peroxide with one cup of water. Use a spray bottle and spray it on the grout. Let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Vinegar. If the mold and grime buildup isn’t serious, scrubbing grout with vinegar might do the trick.
Baking soda. Use a 3:1 ratio of baking soda and water to form a paste. Apply it on the grout, wait a few minutes, rinse, and repeat as necessary.
Depending on how serious your mold and mildew problem is, ask the attendant at the hardware store for recommendations. Be careful about using bleach. Not only is it a harsh pollutant, it can also stain your grout yellow. Also double-check the ingredients you find in commercial cleaners for harsh chemicals, and wear gloves when using them to clean.
Stubborn stains? If all your scrubbing doesn’t make the discoloration go away, it might be time to purchase some grout stain from the home improvement store. Note that this won’t fix your problem, just cover it up.
If the mold and mildew continues to reappear quickly after it’s cleaned, it could be a sign that the mold is coming from underneath. If this is the case, you’ll need to remove the grout and replace it.
What is your tried-and-true solution for cleaning tile grout? Share with us below!