The Homeowner’s Guide to Tile Grout Maintenance

While tile is one of the best flooring options for your bathroom due to their water and stain-resistant surface, they aren’t without drawbacks. When you choose tile for your bathroom flooring, expect to enjoy the advantages such as low-maintenance and cost-effectiveness. However, you also have to prepare to deal with the disadvantages, namely, tile grout.

Unfortunately, you can’t have tiles without grout. Luckily, you don’t have to compromise your bathroom flooring choice. In this post, Handyman Connection® of Wichita East shares how you can keep the grout on your tiles spick and span.

Make It a Habit

When it comes to keeping tile grout stain-free, nothing beats a daily cleaning routine. Run a good-quality squeegee dipped in a cleaning solution over the tiles and grout after every bath. Keeping to this daily routine can help reduce the amount of cleaning you’ll have to do on a weekly basis.

Deep Clean

Daily cleaning can only get you so far. Using water and a baking soda paste (which you can purchase or concoct yourself), scrub the grout with a cleaning brush or an old toothbrush for precision. Rinse with water. Use hydrogen peroxide instead of water for rinsing if the stains are a bit more stubborn. Never mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar, as it can be toxic.

Use Bleach

For really stubborn grout stains, don’t be afraid to utilize the cleaning power of bleach. However, don’t overdo it.

Replace When Necessary

Sometimes, no amount of bleach can help with deteriorating grout. In this case, your best bet would be a grout replacement, especially if mold is beginning to grow on the surface.

Handyman Connection of Wichita East specializes in a wide range of home improvement services meant to transform your home into a better, safer space. You can count on us for professional complete grout work that will surely help keep your tiles look immaculate. Call us today at (316) 425-9292 for an estimate!