Cleaning tile is relatively easy with a diy ceramic tile floor cleaner but tile grout mold and mildew are a little more stubborn and challenging to get rid of.
Deep clening ceramic tie floors.
With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between.
These techniques are appropriate for both ceramic and faux tile.
Ceramic tile floors are a popular flooring option.
Grout is incredibly porous like a giant sponge which means it will absorb any grease grime oils or spills it comes into contact with says leslie reichert green cleaning coach and author of the joy of cleaning and while the culprit may vary from room to room mildew in the bathroom cooking.
They re durable but like all floors they need care and cleaning.
I basically decided that white tiles and white grout are simply too high maintenance for my dirty life pets kids sheer laziness.
Learn basic tile flooring care deep cleaning techniques and how to clean stained grout.
Sweep or vacuum your tile floors a couple of times a week.
Tile flooring is a durable choice for kitchens bathrooms and other areas of the home that might get wet from time to time.
Here are some smart tips on how to clean tile floors.
While this cleaning method was highly effective at giving my old tile floors a fresh new look the problem is that the tiles and grout will eventually get dirty again.
With the proper care tile flooring can look like new for years.
Sponge mops may push dirty water into grout lines so instead use a cleaning cloth or a flat mop to apply the mixture.
For best results wash bathroom tiles once a week and kitchen tiles biweekly.
While commercial scouring powder does work for this purpose it is also very harsh and can damage grout and tile with extensive use.