Get The Most From Your Grout Cleaner

Looking for a home for that old toothbrush? Well, you might not even need to get that intense with your bathroom tiles and the dirt collecting in between them. Sort of remind you of plaque? Uh-huh, but all you need is to pull out a good grout cleaner and get cracking!

When it comes to the right cleaner, check the label and choose one that sprays out as foam and promises to stick to the surface. You want a product thats non abrasive and multipurpose.

Nowadays, it is possible to find a cleanser thats a better friend when it comes to the environment. That means better marks for your health too. Check for the absence of phosphates and chlorofluorocarbons, and for the presence of a recyclable container of septic-system friendly stuff when used properly.

Plan to use it on a variety of surfaces in your bathroom, from the tiles to the sink and tub, even the vinyl shower curtain. Anything made of chrome, stainless steel, porcelain, or baked enamel. Check the label for more specifics.

If you have a shower door, its also a good bet to keep it on its track, literally. You might need a different, more specialized brush, though, to fit in the groove. Dont forget to wipe down your rubber bath mat and plastic garbage can, and that diaper pail.

Watch out in the case of colored grout. Its important to perform a test on a small patch in an inconspicuous spot to check for possible color fading. And make sure you dont let it sit for a minute on marble surfaces.

While bathroom tiles are not exactly like teeth, they do end up being subjected to a good workout when it comes to most families. Unlike dental floss, more like mouthwash, your tile and grout cleaner can help you make sure that your bathroom enamel lasts a heck of a lot longer. And that can only save you time and money in the long run. Prevention, protection, its back and forth and back again.

When getting down to the nitty-gritty of the job, make sure you spray your cleaner from about six to eight inches away from the surface. Then take a damp cloth or a sponge, instead of that grumpy old toothbrush, to do any necessary scrubbing and wiping. Dont forget to give the surface a rinse.

In no time at all, youll have completed the task and be on to the next pressing household mission. It always feels good to know that youve conquered all those stubborn soapy films, dirty rings, and grimy corners for another day.

But dont stop there. Dont lose track of time star gazing into all those shiny surfaces. Theres life outside of there.

Once youve rinsed out your rag, recycled your toothbrush (oh you perfectionists!), and put away your trusty grout cleaner, youll be smiling at a job well done. Dont forget to take a moment to do something nice for yourself after all that. Youre worth it!