tile floors will still look messy after mopping.You can easily clean your tiles with simple household products.
Step 1: Baking soda and water can be made into a paste.
To make a thick paste, mix 3 parts of baking soda to 1 part water.This versatile cleaner works with all colors of grout, but can be harmful to some natural stones such as marble or limestone.You can apply the paste to the lines with your finger.Although the baking soda isn't harmful, wearing rubber gloves can help prevent scratches or irritated skin from the abrasive grout.
Step 2: The baking soda paste should be sprayed with a solution.
If you want to make a spray bottle, pour a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water into it.The baking soda should be sprayed with the solution.The natural cleaning process has begun and you should see bubbling immediately.If your tile is made of stone, don't use vinegar.
Step 3: The solution needs to stop bubbling.
The bubbling action is caused by a chemical reaction.The reaction lasts a few minutes.The chemical cleaning action is done after the bubbling has stopped.
Step 4: Use a brush to scrub the lines.
You can use a toothbrush or nylon bristled scrub brush.Make the corners and edges clean by paying close attention to them.
Step 5: Use plain water to clean the floor.
Use a mop and water to clean up the mess.During the cleaning process, rinse your mop and change the water frequently so that you don't spread the remnants around the floor.
Step 6: 2 cups of warm water will be dissolved with 2 tons of oxygenated bleach.
The solution should be made immediately prior to use.To make sure the oxygen bleach is fully activated, mix the solution thoroughly.The gentle power of the oxygen bleach is enough for all tile types.
Step 7: The entire floor needs to be cleaned before testing a hidden corner of the grout.
Oxygen bleach can cause tiles to be bleached or discolored.To test for colorfastness, apply a small amount of oxygen bleach solution to a discreet section of the grout.
Step 8: The oxygen bleach solution has to be put on the grout.
Make sure to pour enough to cover the lines.It's a good idea to clean one section of the floor at a time.
Step 9: Oxygen bleach solution can be washed into the grout lines with a nylon bristle brush.
Allow the oxygen bleach solution to sit on the grout for a while.The brush should be used back and forth.It is a good idea to scrub in corners and around the edges of the floor.
Step 10: To increase cleaning power, dip the brush into the oxygenated bleach powder.
A stronger solution of oxygen bleach can be made by dipping your wet brush into the powder.If you want to avoid mixing water into your main container of oxygen bleach powder, pour a small amount into a separate container.
Step 11: The floor needs to be washed and dried.
You can dry the tile floor with a towel or a clean mop.
Step 12: Make something with it.
Add baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap.Baking soda is a natural abrasive that can be used to scrub the grout.The hydrogen peroxide reacts with the baking soda.The soap loosens dirt and removes grease.The colored grout may be affected by the chemical reaction.Before cleaning the floor, test a hidden corner.
Step 13: The paste should be applied with a nylon brush.
A toothbrush or scrub brush works well.The paste should be applied between the tiles and around the edges for a clean look.
Step 14: The mixture should sit on the grout for 15 minutes.
As baking soda and hydrogen peroxide interact, you may see a bubbling reaction.Give the paste time to work its way into the grout to remove stains.
Step 15: Warm or hot water should be used to rinse the grout.
You can rinse the solution off of the tile floor with a small amount of water.Caution is needed as wet tiled floors can be very slippery.
Step 16: To remove leftover dirt, use a rag.
To clean the remaining paste, gently scrub the floor with a towel.This can be accomplished by standing on a towel and shuffling it across the floor with both feet, or by crawling and scrubbing as you go.
Step 17: It's a good idea to clean the floor with clean water.
Make sure that no soap is left behind by mopping the floor with a cotton or sponge mop.Change the water frequently to get a clean finish.
Step 18: Rent or buy a steam cleaner.
There are no chemicals involved in steam cleaning tiles and grouts.Rent or buy a machine at your local home improvement store.Make sure the steam cleaner you buy has the right accessories for cleaning.
Step 19: Follow the instructions to assemble the steam cleaner.
Don't damage the equipment by reading the directions.
Step 20: According to the instructions in the manual, fill the reservoir with clean water.
Chemicals or soaps shouldn't be added to the steam cleaner water.
Step 21: Allow the steam cleaner to heat up by turning on it.
The steam cleaner's instruction manual will tell you how long to wait after you turn on the machine.
Step 22: The cleaning brush should be moved back and forth.
Start at one side of the room and work your way to the other side.The steam will kill any mold that may be present.
Step 23: After cleaning, use a towel or mop to wipe the excess water off your face.
After steam condenses into water, the floor may be slippery.
Step 24: Also, this is a note.
If your grout is old and you are ready to remove it, you should only use a steam cleaner.