How to Clean Grout Professionally

Grout sits between your tiles, making it hard to reach with conventional cleaners.

Grout is used in tile floors in kitchens and bathrooms, countertop backsplashes and in showers and baths. Grout cleaning, however, can be hard, backbreaking work. Professional grout cleaning services exist to help you get your grout back to showroom shine, but these can be expensive. Learning how to clean grout the same way as the professionals can save you money and get your grout looking perfectly new without having to call in reinforcements.

Things You'll Need

• Professional janitorial grout cleaner
• Home steam cleaner
• Stiff grout brush

Instructions

1. Test your grout cleaner on a small area before beginning, especially if your grout is colored. If the grout becomes loose or loses color, switch to a less concentrated grout cleaner.

2. Apply professional strength grout cleaner to the grout according to the brand directions on the package. Allow the cleaner to sit for two to three minutes.

3. Scrub the grout with the grout brush. This allows the cleaner to remove debris, mold and stains from the grout. Rinse thoroughly after scrubbing.

4. Use the steam cleaner to go over the scrubbed areas of the grout. This removes any lingering cleaner and kills off remaining mold.

References

• "The Washington Post": The Secret to Cleaning Grout in Tile Floors
• Tile & Grout Cleaning Pros: Services
• Mrs. Clean: Grout Cleaning and Stain Removal