Grouting (Photo credit: xJason.Rogersx)
Of all the tiled areas in the house, the most dreaded place to clean are the bathrooms, and especially any tiled walk in shower area, since they accumulate a lot of moisture and dirt within the tile grout. This is due to regular and daily use. Within the bathroom the most important place for grout cleaning, and to make sure that it remains clean, is the shower area. There are many grout cleaning articles and posts that can effectively teach you the best way on how to clean shower grout. In most cases, it might seem like a seemingly impossible task but with proper and regular care, it becomes a relatively simple task that can be carried out along with the regular house cleaning and maintenance.
Grout cleaning in the bathroom shower area is a little bit different than the rest of the areas because it is usually a very limited space, usually closed area and no windows. Proper precautions should be taken while using the cleaning liquid and it is always a smarter option to read the shower grout cleaning instructions on the label. There are simple tips that you can follow to make sure that your shower area is clean.
Regularly use a mop or wiper to clean extra water after each use.
Use a light grout cleaner for regular purpose (i.e. for grout cleaning once a week) and a concentrate one to remove tough stains.
It is better to use a small brush to scrub the grout with, since it can reach to small and compact areas.
Instead of using a cloth, use warm water to wash the excessive liquid away. This way you reduce your chances of coming in contact directly with the acidic liquid.
Always remember to wear protective clothing while handling this liquid and keep the area well ventilated to avoid suffocation through toxic fumes.
Make sure not to let children get near the area you cleaned.
For proper and through cleaning with minimum amount of mess created, some people prefer using steam grout cleaners.