How To Clean Backsplash Tile After Grouting

Rinse off the tile cleaner.

How to clean backsplash tile after grouting.

Wash the tiles again with plain water to remove any remaining vinegar. Remove grout haze with water and cheesecloth. Scrub the tiles with the nylon scrubbing pad. Moisten a few tiles with the sponge and warm water.

Rinse the tile faces and grout joints with a sponge and clear water immediately after scrubbing each section. Scrub the haze gently with a nylon scrubbing pad letting the cleaner do most of the work. Dry and buff the tiles with a dry. Protect your hands with rubber gloves and dip your cheesecloth or terry cloth in water.

Let the floor dry. You can add more vinegar to make the mixture stronger if needed. Exert more effort if the residue does not scrub off quickly. A baking soda and water paste scrubbed with a toothbrush works on grout.

Apply a commercial tile cleaner to the glass tile if the previous methods fail. Spraying vinegar or lemon juice on the grout and letting it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing can also help remove grease and food marks. Clean the sponge frequently as you work and replace the rinse water as it gets dirty. Wipe the tiles using a soft cloth dipped in the vinegar mixture.

The tiles themselves may come clean easily but grout lines on your backsplash tend to need a little more scrubbing.