How to Deep Clean Tile

Baking soda and vinegar will aid in deep-cleaning tile.

As an attractive, permanent option for floors, bathtubs and backsplashes, tile requires regular cleaning to maintain its attractive appearance. Sometimes, though, a more thorough scrubbing is needed to remove heavy areas of residue. Whether you have just moved into a new home with tile not properly cared for, or you simply want to give a thorough deep cleaning to the tile in your home, use household ingredients to restore cleanliness and luster.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Water
• Cleaning bucket
• Soft scrub brush
• Mop or cleaning rags

Instructions

1. Dampen the tile slightly by wiping with a wet mop or cleaning rag.

2. Sprinkle a coating of baking soda over the entire tile and grout surface.

3. Pour 1 gallon of warm water and 1 cup of vinegar into a cleaning bucket.

4. Dip a soft scrub brush into the cleaning solution, then scrub the wet brush over the tile using small, firm circular scrubs.

5. Wipe the entire tiled area with a wet cloth or mop after deep cleaning, and dry with a clean cloth or mop. The vinegar solution has disinfected your tile, while the baking soda is a slightly abrasive cleaning element that effectively deep-cleans the tile and grout.

References

• Mrs. Clean USA: Tile Floor Cleaning