Have you done some restoration work in your home and now you have the problem of how to clean the grout from ceramic floors? Nothing could be easier: in this very practical guide, I teach you in a very simple and fast way how to clean ceramic tile floor grout. The ceramic floors need a custom method to clean them, so as not to spoil the splendor of this beautiful material. At this point, dear readers, all you have to do is read my easy instructions and get to work.
How to clean ceramic tile floor grout?
You will see that in no time you will be able to get shiny and clean floors without the slightest shadow of the hated stucco that obscures the beauty of the tiles. Are you ready to start? The result will amaze you and your friends will ask you if you have redone the floors as they will appear as the first day of use.
You will need:
- Bucket
- Tore up
- Broom
- Bleach
- Hard brush
- Ceramic cleaner
- Buffer
- Washer
- Detergent
- Dish soap
- Rubber gloves
Sweep the floors
Before starting to remove the grout from your ceramic floors, brush them thoroughly to completely remove all debris. Use a broom with microfibre bristles to collect all the dust on the surface in the most effective way, and instead avoid using broom brooms as they are not suitable for cleaning floors in the presence of grout. At this point, fill a bucket with about a liter and a half of fairly hot water and a small amount of abrasive detergent or, in the absence of it, a couple of spoons of dish soap. Keep reading: remove oil stain from wood
Never use ammonia or vinegar as they could damage the finish of the ceramic tiles. Immerse a large enough rag in the bucket to wet it in the cleaning solution (after putting on a pair of gloves to protect your hands), and squeeze well with each step. Pass the rag in small sections, rinse and repeat the operation, squeezing it often, so as not to excessively wet the floor.
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Sprinkle the stains
If the stucco stains are hostile during removal, use a high-speed buffer with a white pad (available in all hardware stores). While the floor is still wet, sprinkle the stucco stain with a highly degreasing detergent. Using a very rough broom, apply strong pressure on the stain.
I also recommend that you use an appropriate power washer for this job, which must have a pressure of at least 3000 psi and a flow rate of at least 8 liters per minute (rpm). Hot water cleaners work best for removing concrete and grout stains. If you have any doubts, ask your hardware store for advice, they will be happy to help you.
Apply the bleach
Apply bleach over the stucco stain (a spray is the most effective way to apply bleach). Let it sit for at least half an hour and perform a scrub using a very hard brush, of the type used to clean shoes, but taking care that it does not have metal bristles in order not to damage the floor.
Always be careful when using bleach as it is considered a dangerous substance: therefore avoid it ending up on your clothes and rinse immediately if it comes into direct contact with the skin and especially with the eyes. Let the degreaser penetrate the grout perfectly (it will take a couple of hours) and rinse the floor with warm water.
Finish removing
Once you get here you just have to remove the last stucco residue and then finish with a final washing of the floor to remove the last impurities present on the surface. For this last wash, I recommend using a mild detergent suitable for ceramic, then drying carefully.
At this point, the grout will be completely gone. If you want to give the ceramic more shine, you can use one of those products that wash and wax the floor at the same time. Once finished, admire your clean and shiny floor, without any trace of the grout.
Before using a detergent, carefully read the warnings and the instructions for use for your safety and also not to damage the ceramic.
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