How To Clean Backsplash Tile Grout

The backsplash in your kitchen takes a beating.

How to clean backsplash tile grout.

The lines of grout between the tiles in your shower bathroom walls and floor tiles can get grungy and gray after a while. 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. With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between. Before grouting porous tiles lightly dampen the surface of the tiles with clean water to help prevent the grout from sticking to the tile surfaces.

The tiles themselves may come clean easily but grout lines on your backsplash tend to need a little more scrubbing. Even if you keep your bathroom tiles clean dirty grout lines can really detract from the look of your tiled floors and walls. The backsplash gets the bulk of greasy splatters and sprays from the myriad dishes prepared in the kitchen. Cleaning kitchen tiles of grease and getting the stains out of the surrounding grout doesn t take long if you use the right cleaners and pair them with the best techniques.

Allow the grout to a thoroughly dry at least a few hours. 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. A baking soda and water paste scrubbed with a toothbrush works on grout. After waiting at least 24 hours seal the grout using the sealer.

You may also end up with greasy grout on your countertops and floors. Basic grouting tools include a bucket of clean hot water and a grouting sponge a rubber grout float grout premixed or mix your own clean towel and a mr. Although the tiles themselves can usually be wiped clean pretty easily the grout that holds the tiles in place is fairly porous so it stains easily and is harder to clean. Refresh its appearance by cleaning and resealing.

Once completely dry take the cloth and wipe away any remaining grout film from the backsplash tiles. Because cement based grout whether sanded or not is porous by.