The Easiest Way To Clean Grout And Tile (No Scrubbing Required)

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More likely than not, the kitchen and bathrooms are the dirtiest places in your home. Even if they appear clean to the naked eye, these rooms can harbor harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E coli. Which is why it is all the more disgusting when you can actually see evidence of filth like grime and mold. The tiles and grout found in these rooms can be the worst culprits, with once shiny tiles showcasing soap scum, and formerly white grout becoming dingy and gray. They are also incredibly hard to clean. Scrubbing individual grout lines back to their former color is time-consuming, back-breaking work — unless you have the right tool. 

A steam cleaner uses pressurized steam to break down limescale, grease, and discoloration, killing mold and bacteria in the process. Using a steam cleaner will take you a fraction of the time to clean your grout, and it doesn't require scrubbing. It's the method used by professional tile and grout cleaners, and investing in your own tool could save you money down the road. Not only will you save on hiring professionals, but you can use your steamer to steam clean your smelly mattress, clean sealed wood flooring, upholstery, windows, cars, and the inside of your oven to name a few. Many steam cleaners, such as Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner, come with attachments for various surfaces, so you can use it to steam clean both floor and wall tiles.

Steam cleaning is an environmentally friendly way of tackling stubborn grouts and tiles. Instead of harsh chemicals, the process only uses water. The water is heated to a high enough temperature to instantly kill bacteria without the use of disinfectants, and it is extremely effective on stubborn stains without the use of bleach. With steam cleaning, you don't have to worry about ingesting harsh fumes, and your cleaned surfaces will be instantly safe for children and pets. It is also the recommended way to clean for allergy sufferers.

Bleach, and acidic or ammonia-based cleaners are the worst tile and grout cleaners since they can cause fading, yellowing, and erosion. But as long as your tiles and grout are properly sealed, steam cleaning won't harm them.

Besides being environmentally friendly and safe for your family (and the tiles themselves), steam cleaning is also very quick and easy. You can clean your entire bathroom floor and shower with minimal elbow grease, ensuring you will be more apt to clean them regularly. So before you set aside an old toothbrush and an entire weekend to scrub those tiles clean, get yourself a steamer and take the weekend off.