How to Clean Floor Grouts without Scrubbing

What can be worse than having dirt accumulated in the grout of your floor’s tiles. Accumulation of dirt in your floor’s tiles can be very unhygienic and it dulls the beauty of the tiles. Getting the tiles cleaned isn’t a difficult task but cleaning the grout of the tiles is very hectic. Scrubbing on your hands and knees is very exhausting painful and time consuming. There are many ways to restore the gleaming beauty of your tiles without scrubbing. In this guide, we’ll share how to clean floor tile grout without scrubbing.  

The easiest way to clean grouts without scrubbing:

There are many effective ways of cleaning grouts without scrubbing which have made life easier for many people. These methods require less effort and time. A mixture of baking soda and vinegar can be used to clean grouts. Another effective method of cleaning grouts is using hydrogen peroxide, it is a strong cleaning agents which helps to remove stains and discoloration of grout lines.  Steam cleaning is another hassle free method to clean floor line grouts. Many people consider steam cleaning since it kills germs and bacteria.

Why clean floor grouts?

Having dirt gathered in the grouts of your floor tiles make it look unhygienic and very unsightful. If you don’t clean your tile grout lines, that’ll make your floor dirty and will take away the beauty of your floor, no matter how shinning tiles you have. Cleaning floor grouts enhances the beauty of floor tiles and make them appear ten times better than before. Accumulation of dirt in the grout can damage the seal leading to a permanent damage to the tiles. Moreover dirty grouts can give birth to germs and bacteria, which leads to many respiratory diseases and can damage your health.

Why tile grouts get dirty:

There are many reasons of why tile grouts get dirty. Tile grouts are porous which can easily absorb dirt grime and many liquids, this makes it prone to staining. Another very common reason of grouts getting dirty is foot traffic, mud and dirt from our shoes can get trapped into the tile grouts and which makes it dirty. Many cleaning products can leave residue making it susceptible to dirt buildup. Improper use of cleaning tools and techniques is another reason of dirt accumulation in the grouts. The solution to these problems is regular cleaning of the grouts.

How to clean floor grouts without scrubbing:

Ways to clean floor grouts are as follows:

Using Baking soda and vinegar is an effective way of cleaning grouts without scrubbing, here’s how to do it:

Baking soda and vinegar:

Create a paste by mixing baking soda and water until it thickens. Apply the paste on the grouts lines for about 10 to 15 minutes and let it sit, this gives the paste time to breakdown the grime. Pour vinegar over the baking soda paste and you’ll see it getting frizzed up. Now gently scrub an old toothbrush over it. Now using a damp cloth remove the residue you’ll be shocked to see the difference it made.

Benefits of using baking soda and vinegar:

It’s an effective way of cleaning the grouts since its environmental free and less time consuimg and effortless. It doesn’t contain harsh chemicals and is safe for your tiles.

Hydrogen peroxide:

Hydrogen peroxide is a strong cleaning agent. It helps to clean stains and in the discoloration of the grout lines. Heres how to clean grout lines using hydrogen peroxide:

Pour hydrogen peroxide directly on the grout lines and make sure to thoroughly let it soak. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes and gently scrub it with a brush.  Rinse it off with water and wipe it off with a microfiber cloth and see the magic it does.

Benefits of using hydrogen peroxide:

Hydrogen peroxide is a strong cleaning agent, it cleans tough stains and discoloration on grout lines. It is a quick and easy way of cleaning stubborn grime and mould. 

Steam cleaning:

Another method of cleaning tile grouts is steam cleaning, here is how to do it:

First of all fill your steam cleaner with water and switch it on to generate steam. Point the steam cleaner nozzle to the grout lines and move it back and forth so it covers the entire surface. The steam will breakdown grime and dirt. You can mop it off with a cloth and see the difference.

Benefits of steam cleaning:

Steam goes deep into the grout lines cleaning the dirt and grime accumulated. It deeply clean the grout lines as well as kills the germs and bacteria living in the grout lines. Its effortless because it doesnt require scrubbing and is less time consuming.

Specific cleaning methods:

Besides these common methods there are many other ways of cleaning floor grouts. These methods are as follows:

Clean floor grouts using oxygen bleach:

Using oxygen bleach is the quickest way of cleaning floor grouts, but make sure to wear gloves while using this method. First of all mix 3 tbsp of powdered bleach in water,then using a sponge apply it on the grout lines and let it sit to 10- 15 minutes,rinse the floor well with water and then mop the floor, and see the differences it make.

How to clean shower grout:

It’s essential to clean shower grouts to prevent mould and mildew in the grouts. It happens because soap scum builds up in the grouts over time. It can be cleaned in many ways but the most effective way is making a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Apply it over the grout lines and let it sit for 10-15 minutes then rinse it off with water.

How to clean mould off grout:

The most effective way of cleaning mould off grout is mixing sodium percarbonate in water and then pour the mixture on the mould in the grout then lightly scrub it into the grout. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes then rinse it off with water and see the magic it does.

Maintaining tile grout:

Maintenance of tile grout is extremely important. For everlasting gleaming tiles it’s very important to keep the grouts clean. You can maintain the tile grouts by regular cleaning using mops with gentle cleaners or by using a vacuum. Deep cleaning once or twice a week helps a lot in maintain grouts. You can deep clean it using baking soda and vinegar or any other effective method. You can keep the grouts clean by putting rugs or mats in high traffic areas like kitchen or hallways and also apply the grout sealer to keep the grouts clean.

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