No matter how expensive and elegant your tiles are, if grout
lines are dirty, your tiled layout will always look muddy and messy. In many
areas such as kitchen and bathroom, grout tends to catch greasy dirt that
pronounces a great deal of difficulty while cleaning.
So, here is all you need to know about grout cleaning,
compiled just to help you clean grout joints and lines around tub and shower in
your bathroom. Check out the following –
Cleaning Grout in Bathroom
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TUB – To clean grout lines in (if you have built your tub
using tiles) and around your tub, you can consider using a “bleach solution”.
You can easily get pre-mixed bleach solution at a nearby cleaning supplier. There
are different types of bleach solutions available in the market –
Oxygen Bleach – Technically,
oxygen bleach is Sodium Percarbonate, which is a mix of Sodium Carbonate and
Hydrogen Peroxide. You should use this solution if the stains on grout lines
are very difficult to remove.
And do not use it directly on the grout or tile. Dilute it
first before applying it. Prepare a mixture involving 1 cup of oxygen bleach
and 4 cups of water. For rigid stains, you can use a concentrated mixture.
Chlorine Bleach – In
the language of chemistry, Chlorine Bleach is Sodium Hypochlorite. And in
general, it is the laundry bleach that a large number of people while laundering
their cloths and fabrics. It is also used for disinfecting surfaces and cloths.
To prepare the cleanser from chlorine bleach, mix 2
tablespoons of bleach into 1.5 to 2 gallons of water. Increase the proportion
of bleach to treat mild to medium stains and grease.
Take the solution in a spray bottle, and spray it over the muddy
grout lines. Let it sit for about half an hour. Spray another layer of solution
over the grout and rub with an old toothbrush.
Rinse and wash the tiled layout after cleaning the grout. Wipe
the surface with a clean dry cloth and it is ready to be used again.
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