Cleaning Grout with the Magic of Baking Soda
Posted on | November 17, 2009 | 3 Comments
Are you tired of looking at the filthy grout between the tiles in your shower? After a shower you want to feel clean, don’t you? And seeing all that dirt and mildew doesn’t make you feel very clean. Read on to learn how you can get your shower looking as good as new, and with minimal effort and money spent as well.
Baking Soda is a magical compound that you may keep in your fridge to keep it fresh. Maybe you even have toothpaste that contains baking soda. When you bake, you even add this to some cookies or cakes. But did you know that baking soda is one of the most effective ways to clean the grout in your shower? Here’s how to use it.
Mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda with 1/4 cup of water and create a thick paste. Make sure all the lumps of baking soda are mixed in and it should have a pretty thick, spreadable consistency. If it’s still running or watery, add more baking soda. The consistency should be similar to that of elmers glue, but not as thick as, say, pancake batter.
Once you have this paste ready, spread it on the grout areas which are dirty. You can use your fingers, an old toothbrush or even an old paintbrush. Let the paste sit for at least 20 minutes.
Now you’re ready to scrub the dirty areas. Depending on how dirty and the extent of the stains, you may have to scrub more or even less. I’ve had experiences where after soaking in this paste, the dirty rubs right off with a wet towel, but each situation is different depending on the age and type of grout and the type of stain it has.
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