How to Clean Greasy Kitchen Tile Grout

A greasy kitchen makes for an unsanitary and uninviting envirnment. Grease can build up on appliances, countertops, flooring and even tile grout. Removing grease from tile grout takes a cleaner that can cut through the layers of grease and return the grout to its original color. Regular house cleaning chemicals don't always do the job; use a bleach-based cleaner to penetrate and remove the grease buildup.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bleach-based gel cleaner
• Rubber gloves
• Nose mask
• Rag or shop towel
• Grout brush
• Bucket
• Hot water
• Sponge
• Dry rag or shop towel

1. Shake the cleaner container to mix the contents. Wear rubber gloves and a nose mask for protection.

2. Use squeeze about 2 tsp. cleaner onto the grout. Apply about 3 tsp. to any heavy grime buildup.

3. Rub the cleaner into the grout with your fingers or a rag.

4. Let the cleaner set for an hour. If your tile gout has a heavy grease buildup, let the cleaner set for two hours.

5. Scrub the cleaner gently with a grout brush to loosen the grease and grime buildup.

6. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon hot water.

7. Rinse the cleanerl from the grout with a sponge soaked in hot water.

8. Dry the tile and grout with a clean rag or shop towel.

Tips & Warnings

• If cleaning kitchen floor tile, rinse the cleaner from the floor with a clean, wet mop and then dry the floor with a large towel or dry mop.

References

• Best Way to Clean Kitchen Tile Grout

Resources

• Cleaning Your Kitchen on a Budget