Effective Tile and Grout Cleaning Techniques

High pressure cleaning is one of the the most effective and environmentally friendly ways to clean your home or commercial environment. Not only is Kleenit high pressure cleaning an excellent way of removing dirt and stubborn stains, but it also removes bacteria and fungus that may lurk in your patio paving, driveway or commercial premises.

You can clean tile grout without scrubbing, but the products you'd need to use contain some pretty harsh chemicals. If a simple and nontoxic method were available, it would be the best thing since sliced bread. In reality, a combined regimen is needed to keep your grout ship shape.

Oxygen bleach is a cleaning product that is made of hydrogen peroxide and soda ash. The product is activated when it is mixed with warm water. The oxygen ions in the bleach attach to stain molecules, breaking them down into small pieces that can be wiped away with little effort.

One of the worst parts of having a beautiful tile floor, are the dark nasty mildew stains often occur in grout lines found in bathrooms and other wet environments. Luckily it isn't that difficult to remove these, as long as you're willing to apply a little elbow grease.

Mold on tile grout is unsightly, to say the least. It is typically caused by bacteria (that we all have growing in our bathrooms) combined with the hot, humid environment that our bathrooms provide, especially post-shower or bath. Got Mold? Don't worry, we can help.

From bhg.com Easy Organization Sign up for our free storage newsletter and get organizing tips delivered to your in-box. Take care of your ceramic tile floors with a gentle hand and a few smart cleaning techniques, which will keep your tiles and grout looking like new.

Keep your bathroom tiles clean and white by using these easy do-it-yourself tips.

Tile flooring and walls can look elegant, last a long time and are low maintenance. Don't let that last selling point fool you, though. Low maintenance does not mean no maintenance.