Grout Cleaning Tips:
Proper maintenance is the secret of keeping your grout looking clean and new in appearance.  Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to brighten grout without the use of harsh chemicals or expensive cleaners.  In fact, you can probably locate an assortment of thrifty, yet effective, grout cleaners in your own pantry.  If you’re ready to take on the challenge of cleaning, perhaps one of these tips or remedies can help.

- Do it yourself grout cleaning tips

Why not try one of these safe and inexpensive tips to keep your tile looking bright and fresh?

Cleaning the grout on floors may require the use of elbow grease and a toothbrush or heavy wire brush (be gentle don’t damage the grout) instead of a sponge or cloth.  Many of the same products can be used to clean grout no matter where it’s located.  No matter where you’re cleaning, be sure to wear eye protection to protect against splashing and rubber gloves to protect your skin.

- Dampen walls or floors with a sponge or mop and sprinkle some baking soda onto the grout.  Let this sit for about an hour and scrub with a toothbrush or other scrubbing tool such as a scouring pad or wire bristle brush.  If the area to be cleaned isn’t too dirty, you may be able to remove the dirt using just a sponge.  Rinse with water.

- Sprinkle some baking soda onto the grout and spray a little undiluted vinegar on top of that. Let this solution fizz for a while.  After about 30 minutes, wipe clean, or scrub with a toothbrush if necessary.  Your grout should look much cleaner and brighter.  Rinse with water.

- Make a paste of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.  Apply paste to grout, let sit for at least 30 minutes and scrub with a toothbrush if necessary.  Rinse with water.

- Make a paste with 3 cups of baking soda and one cup of water.  Apply to the grout and let sit. Sponge away and rinse clean with water.

- If your grout is in good condition but just needs a little freshening in certain areas, rub a freshly cut lemon half over the area.  Squeezing some fresh cut lemon juice into a cup of water and scrubbing with a toothbrush will also whiten the grout.

- Pour vinegar (be careful vinegar is acidic and will damage the grout and Calcium Carbonates stone materials if left on to long) over dirty grout and let sit for a few minutes before scrubbing.  This works best for colored grout.  Rinse with water.

- Pour hydrogen peroxide straight from the bottle onto the grout.  Let it sit for ten minutes and scrub.  Rinse with water.

- Use a pencil eraser to erase dirt from between tile.

If you have any questions please feel free to call us.  727.698.0098

Truly Green Clean has the right equipment, cleaning products, sealers and know-how to remove these contaminates and stains.  Your hard surfaces and grout can be just as clean and beautiful as the day they were first installed.