The Nitty Gritty on Tile
Tile can be one of the toughest surfaces in the home to clean, but less-than-clean tile is not tough to spot. Here are some tips for blasting tile grime for good:
- Loosen Up - Before cleaning bathroom tile, run a hot shower for five minutes to steam dirt loose.
- Brighter Bathroom - Wash dull tile with a solution of vinegar and water, then polish with a soft towel.
- Grout Grunge - To keep white grout joints clean, wash with a solution of one to two tablespoons chlorine bleach in one quart of water. Dry thoroughly, then apply an acrylic sealer or three coats of lemon oil. Let dry one hour between coats. Never use bleach on colored grout.
- Mildew Miracle - Remove mildew and make tiles sparkle by sponging them off with a solution of ammonia and water.
- Soot Solution - Remove soot from fireplace tiles with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, then rinse.
Bright, clean tile: now that's something to smile about.