Years after you furnished your floors with tiles, dirt could later mess up your home style. Cleaning the grout stains is however a struggle that could tire anyone.
While there are products which could make home cleaning easier, we present you some home remedies which could also clean those dirty and tough stains.
In an instance, you don’t have to go somewhere or anywhere just to look for some cleaning remedies when you already have it at home.
Here are some easy recipes for homemade grout cleaners that will make your tiles cleaner and shinier.
A. Ingredients
- Ammonia – 1/3 cup
- White vinegar – ¼ cup
- Baking soda – ½ cup
Method
Take all the three ingredients in the given proportion. Mix them properly and apply the mixture on the grimy grouts. Allow it to settle. After 20 minutes, use a scrubber to clean this solution and wash the floor with plain water.
Note – It is a strong grout cleaner that can make the floor dirt-free. But don’t use this solution on travertine tile, limestone or marble.
B. Ingredients
- Baking soda – ¼ cup
- Vinegar – ¼ cup
- Salt – ¼ cup
Method
Take a small container and mix all the above ingredients properly. Apply the resultant mix on the ground (grouts). Let it sit for 20 minutes but don’t allow it to dry. Later, wash and scrub the paste with the lukewarm water.
Note – Not recommended for limestone, marble, and travertine tile.
C. Ingredients
- Baking soda – 3/4 cup
- Bleach – ¼ cup
- Water
Method
Combine bleach and baking soda in a small container. Add water to make a paste. Now, apply it on the filthy grout lines. The bleach in this mixture will remove all the dirt and give your tile a new look.
- Alternatively, you can add lemon juice instead of bleach.
Note – The above recipe is mainly for light/white colored grout lines, so don’t use it on the colored ones as it can result into fading of its original color.
D. Ingredients
- Liquid Castille soap/dish soap – 3 tbsp
- Baking soda – ½ cup
- Washing soda – 2 tbsp
- Borax – 2 tbsp
Method
This recipe is the best for tough stains. Mix all the ingredients and apply it on the grouts. Wait for 15 minutes. Scrub with a brush and rinse off with the plain water.
Before cleaning the Grout
In cleaning the tiles and the grout, consider the below-mentioned tips to get the best results:
- Don’t use wire brush as they can damage the grout and tile.
- To protect your skin from the harmful chemicals, wear gloves while cleaning the grout lines.
- Before using any recipe, test them on a smaller area to know its outcome.
From Homeremedyshop.com