Floor Tile Grout Cleaning And Sealing

With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between.

Floor tile grout cleaning and sealing.

While ceramic tile is a durable low maintenance material the grout between the tiles is not. Unless stain proof grout was used the grout will need to be sealed. Sealing grout mitigates the issue by making grout more resistant to moisture that might cause these problems while also making the grout resistant to cracks and other damage. This might include any grout along shelves corners and floor tiles or the grout and tile that surrounds the shower drain.

Even if you keep your bathroom tiles clean dirty grout lines can really detract from the look of your tiled floors and walls. Be careful not to scrub your tiles with anything too stiff like a metal brush that could scratch or damage the tiles. Because cement based grout whether sanded or not is porous by. Refresh its appearance by cleaning and resealing.

Unsealed tiles such as clay and natural stone must be sealed. If you don t have natural stone tile the easiest way to clean grout is with a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water. Next rinse the area thoroughly and use a cloth to wipe the surfaces clean. The lines of grout between the tiles in your shower bathroom walls and floor tiles can get grungy and gray after a while.

Applying grout sealer to tile floor. The one quart container of grout sealer will seal approximately 200 sq ft of grout with 12 inch tiles and 1 8 inch grout lines. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the grout in between your floor tiles. Epoxy grout is a tough water resistant material that doesn t require sealer but it s not right for every tile application.

If you notice a stain on your tiles just rub it with a mild bleach solution. 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. Wait for the vinegar solution to stop bubbling and then scrub the grout with a scrub brush or toothbrush. Apply a liberal amount of sealer to the grout joints and ensure that the grout is thoroughly saturated with sealer.

Cleaning sealed grout and tiles.