There is a certain amount of technique when it comes to how to clean tile grout. You need to make sure to use the right tools, and follow the right steps if you want to get the best results. The first thing to remember is to have the right tools. You will need a cloth, some warm water, and a brush. The brush should have medium hard bristles and be triangular shaped so that the bristles in the middle of the brush are longer than the ones at the edge. If you have these tools and follow a few crucial steps then you will know the best way to clean grout.
An important first step that many people skip is wiping down the tile grout with a clean cloth and warm water. This initial task can make cleaning your grout infinitely easier. If you wipe away any dust and surface dirt with the cloth then you can concentrate on the dirt, mold, mildew, etc. that is down in the grout. If your cloth and water gets too dirty as you wipe down the tile and grout then make sure to rinse out the cloth well and change out the water. This first step does not need any cleaner; plain water will do the trick.
The next trick to use to make sure your get clean grout is to use circular motions when you are scrubbing. I know that it can be tempting to scrub along the grout lines, but that is not the best way to clean grout. If you scrub along the grout lines then with every back stroke you will be pushing the dirt you lift out in the forward stroke back into the grout. With a circular motion, you push the dirt to the side and away from the clean grout. Keep moving along the grout lines with circular motions and the cleaning process will be much easier.
