How to clean tile grout lines
My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines.
Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Thanks -- www.rationality.net |
How to clean tile grout lines
On 4/8/2012 3:49 PM, walter wrote:
My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Thanks I use a small brush, bleach right out of the bottle and elbow grease. Worked like a charm. |
How to clean tile grout lines
"gonjah" gonjah.net wrote in message net... On 4/8/2012 3:49 PM, walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Thanks I use a small brush, bleach right out of the bottle and elbow grease. Worked like a charm. Thank you What kind of brush did you use? Fiber, Brass, Stainless Steel? |
How to clean tile grout lines
On 4/8/2012 5:21 PM, walter wrote:
"gonjah" gonjah.net wrote in message net... On 4/8/2012 3:49 PM, walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Thanks I use a small brush, bleach right out of the bottle and elbow grease. Worked like a charm. Thank you What kind of brush did you use? Fiber, Brass, Stainless Steel? http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/b...hes-54475.html The nylon bristle one. I did most of my house and it took 2 brushes but I could have used 3. About 800 sf (?) I wouldn't use the others because they may discolor the grout. You have to be careful. Don't use a green scratch pad. It'll turn the grout green. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5057/5...8cece2a1_z.jpg You might want to do a small area first to see if it causes any discoloration. My grout is off-white so the bleach brightened it up nicely. Wife was very impressed. |
How to clean tile grout lines
walter wrote:
"gonjah" gonjah.net wrote in message net... On 4/8/2012 3:49 PM, walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Thanks I use a small brush, bleach right out of the bottle and elbow grease. Worked like a charm. Thank you What kind of brush did you use? Fiber, Brass, Stainless Steel? I would not recommend any metal brushes. |
How to clean tile grout lines
Bob F wrote:
Also, re-seal the grout after it has dried. |
How to clean tile grout lines
walter wrote:
My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... |
How to clean tile grout lines
On 4/8/2012 8:23 PM, HeyBub wrote:
walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... I thought about that but didn't want to make a mess. Sure would have been easier. |
How to clean tile grout lines
On Sun, 8 Apr 2012 20:23:04 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote: walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... I can't speak from experience and I agree it seems easier than on your knees but I question whether ...1-the overspray might cause other damages...2-the high water pressure might break out some grout. |
How to clean tile grout lines
HeyBub wrote:
walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... three words......step away from the pressure washer......okay, six wordsg |
How to clean tile grout lines
Bleach can work, and if you could mix in some googone to help with
releasing some dirt and oil, that will help, but only a little bit. Homedepot sells a grout scrubbing brush that'll keep you off your hands and knees. It would also be good if you have a shop vac to clean up all the slurry that will be on the floor. Don't forget to get a face mask because those fumes can be awful. The outcome of your hard work can only be determined by the amount of neglect your T&G has recieved over the years. Def. seal your grout when you're done. We only use solvant based sealers when working with man made tiles. The labor will be intensive and time consuming, if all else fails, hire a professional. P.S. If grout is mixed and installed properly, it can withstand up to 2000+psi w/o harm. It's what my company uses on a daily basis. GL!!! |
How to clean tile grout lines
gonjah wrote:
On 4/8/2012 8:23 PM, HeyBub wrote: walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... I thought about that but didn't want to make a mess. Sure would have been easier. Oh, a mess it will make. It sure did when I pressure-washed some interior walls and ceiling! But I'm living proof that cleaning the resultant mess was far easier than the original plan on cleaning the walls and ceiling! Again, if all else fails... |
How to clean tile grout lines
HeyBub wrote:
walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... Three words. Quick tile removal. At least for one of my neighbors. |
How to clean tile grout lines
On 4/9/2012 9:45 AM, Bob F wrote:
HeyBub wrote: walter wrote: My kitchen counter top has 4" ceramic tiles with 1/4" grout lines. Over the years, and in spite of regular cleaning, grease and dirt has accumulated in these slightly recessed grout lines and made them unsightly unsightly. Mechanically, the grout is in good shape (no crumbling). While I am at it I would also like to recondition the 14" floor tile grout lines. Would they require a different cleaning procedure? What is the easiest way to restore the grout to like-new condition? Two words: Pressure Washer. No, I haven't tried it and I don't know that it will work. It's probably just thinking outside the box (which is very similar to coloring outside the lines), but if all else fails... Three words. Quick tile removal. At least for one of my neighbors. 11 words, a period followed by a little :). My pressure washer has a wand attachment to lower the PSI. :) Regardless, who wants all that water IN your house? |
How to clean tile grout lines
gonjah wrote:
11 words, a period followed by a little :). My pressure washer has a wand attachment to lower the PSI. :) Regardless, who wants all that water IN your house? Duh! It's certainly less work than taking the tiles outside to pressure wash the grout. |
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