That white colored chemical that holds the tiles together is called grout. Since it is a lot like cement it is porous and attracts dirt and grime very easily. For that reason it becomes liable to breed lots of different kinds of bacteria, mold and mildew.

So how do you keep your grout from incubating bacteria and getting dirty easily? . The answer is just to seal it. You may get it done by hiring the services of a professional or take it as a DIY project . Application of floor tile sealer not only makes the cleaning of tiles easier but gives you healthier environments too.

Tile and grout cleaning is a very laborious and tiring job. The easiest way is to get them cleaned from a professional.If you prefer to do it yourself, keep reading and we will show you how this is to be done.

As a first step you make a mixture of water and vinegar and rinse the tiles with that. In some cases this may be enough, for most readers, read on.  Next, you make a paste of salt and baking soda in water, with the same quantity of the two constituents.This is the grout cleaning mix. Using a soft scrubber or a toothbrush scrub grout until it is clean. Now rinse with water or a wet sponge and using a towel dry it thoroughly.

If the tile is stained you can use lemon juice or bleach to restore the white grout color In case the tiles are stained, use lemon juice or bleach to restore the grout to its original color. Have patience to let the juice soak in for ten to fifteen minutes before wiping it off. Be careful to properly dilute the bleach and never mix the bleach with any other chemicals. It is highly desirable to wear glasses and gloves while handling chemicals.

You can also clean grout using a pressure washer or a steam grout cleaner. Steam cleaners are generally used for interiors whereas for outdoors a pressure washer is often used. Both of these tools are very effective at cleaning tile and brick grout.

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