We all know the joy of seeing fresh tile and grout in a space. It’s a common look in bathrooms as well as other areas of the house, and many of us aspire to have this aesthetic in our homes.
The challenge begins when you have to start worrying about tile and grout cleaning. Your daily cleaning practices will only go so far to clean the tile, and sometimes it will need a deeper clean.
The truth is that carefully cleaning your tile and grout can help prevent mold and other harmful bacteria. Take a look at these tips to help prevent mold and mildew on your tile and grout!
Keep It Dry
Easier said than done, right? In the bathroom especially, it can be hard to reduce the moisture that sits on your tile, so you have to be proactive. Obviously, you can’t prevent water from ever coming into contact with the surface.
Instead, you can do your best to reduce moisture on the surface, and make sure moisture doesn’t just sit there when it happens.
Something as basic as making sure wet towels and clothes aren’t just left lying on your tile and grout will make a substantial difference. Leaving a wet towel on the floor is like inviting mold or mildew to come and play.
Add Ventilation
Does your bathroom have a ventilation system or fan in it? These fans are used to help improve the ventilation and to keep humidity and moisture from building up or just sitting in the space.
Making sure your room is properly ventilated can go a long way to prevent mold and mildew on your tile and grout. If you have a ventilation fan, be sure to use it during and after baths and showers to help vent out the steam and humidity from the heat of the water.
Regular Cleaning
Regular cleaning is a must for tile and grout cleaning. A good rule of thumb is to do a basic cleaning of these surfaces weekly – or even daily. Monthly, you should plan to do a deeper clean to be sure to get all of the dirt and debris from the tile and grout.
Once or twice a year, you can bring in a professional cleaning crew to help deeply clean those tile and grout surfaces and prevent mold and mildew from taking root there.
When you clean, use products that won’t just soak in and leave moisture behind. A good DIY solution for your grout is a baking soda and water mixture that helps draw out stains and odors without leaving behind excessive moisture.
Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning
When you’re ready to get a professional deep clean for your tile and grout, give The King of Kleen a call! We strive to offer you excellent customer service while providing you with the cleaning care that your home deserves.
For tile and grout cleaning, we use the best equipment and supplies available to get your tile looking the best it possibly can!