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Has your bathroom tile lost its sparkle? Are the grout lines dull and dingy? Cleaning shower tile and grout using field-tested tips from the pros will bring back the shine. The Maids® has cleaned thousands of bathrooms across North America, so we know a thing or two about cleaning bathroom tiles.
Things like transforming tile and grout with minimal effort and household ingredients. Because The Maids is one of the only residential cleaning services to clean for health, we recommend safe, natural cleaning products. Here’s the best way to clean shower tile, grout, and bathroom floors without harsh chemicals.
How to Clean Shower Tiles
Porcelain and ceramic tiles are durable and nonporous, so learning how to clean shower tiles is all about removing buildup. Removing dead skin cells, soap scum, and other buildup can be challenging. However, restoring tile to its former glory is a breeze when you use proven tools and tips. Begin by tackling rust and hard water stains, and then follow these steps for professional results.
- Close the shower door or curtain, turn on the shower, and run hot water for five minutes to loosen buildup.
- Mix one cup of white vinegar and ⅔ cup of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle while you wait.
- Cut off the shower and spray the tile with your DIY tile cleaner.
- Let the cleaner sit for five minutes.
- Use a hand-held nylon brush to scrub the tile, working from the top down.
- Rinse the tile with hot water from the shower or a bucket.
- Dry the tile with a bath towel and polish it to a brilliant shine with a dry microfiber cloth.
To ensure your hard work cleaning shower tile pays off and your tile shines longer, keep essential bathroom cleaning supplies beneath the sink. When your cleaning supplies are conveniently located, sticking to a regular bathroom cleaning schedule and minimizing buildup is much easier.
How to Clean Grout in a Shower
Ceramic tiles are held in place by grout, typically a darker or lighter shade than the tile.
Knowing how to clean shower tiles is only part of the restoration. Dirty grout stands out like a sore thumb next to your shiny tile, making your entire bathroom look dirty. All you need to bring your grout back to life is baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and a scrub brush.
- Mix one cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, and two tsp dish soap in a bowl.
- Work on a 3 x 3-foot area at a time using a spoon to apply the grout cleaner to the grout.
- Let the cleaner work on the grout for 10 minutes while you move on to the next area.
- Use a hand-held brush to scrub the grout when the 10 minutes have passed.
- Rinse the cleaning residue from the tile and grout when you’ve cleaned all the grout.
A garment steamer is ideal for refreshing your grout and minimizing buildup between deep cleanings. Your tile and grout were likely sealed when installed, but resealing the floor a couple of times a year is recommended. When cleaning natural stone like granite, marble, or slate, only use cleaners recommended by the manufacturer.
How to Clean a Shower Tile Floors
When you keep your floors from getting too dirty with regular maintenance, water may be all you need to give them a good cleaning. Daily sweeping or vacuuming removes dirt, dust, and debris before it can work its way into tile or grout and cause buildup. Be sure to clean up liquid spills immediately to prevent staining.
However, when your tile has lost its luster, a simple DIY tile cleaner and a few pro tips are all you need. Mix a cup of distilled white vinegar and a few drops of liquid dish soap with a gallon of warm water and scrub the floor with a nylon brush. Remove any soapy residue with a damp mop and finish by polishing the tile with a dry microfiber cloth.
When To Call The Experts for Cleaning Shower Tile
Whether you use our handy tips for how to clean shower tiles and grout or invest in professional house cleaning services, The Maids makes cleaning easier. Need some help getting your tile floors and showers back in shape? Let The Maids make your bathroom shine with our healthy bathroom cleaning services.
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