How to remove Mold from Tile Grout

Mold is a very common household problem. It usually occurs in areas which are exposed to humidity and if not taken care of immediately will spread to other areas of the house. Tile grout is most common place for mold as tiles are constantly exposed to water and if the water isn’t cleared up properly it will start to show signs of mold.

Mold has a very ugly look, making tiled floor and walls look old and dingy. In addition to that it might also lower your property value. In order to remove the mold successfully from the tile grout we have come up with the following solutions.

Method 1 (Using Bicarbonate and Vinegar)

Things that you will require:

·      White vinegar

·      Bicarbonate of soda

·      Sponge/tooth brush

·      Water

·      Empty bowl

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Start by adding 3 tbsp. of bicarbonate to a cup of white vinegar in a bowl.

2.   Now dip the sponge in the prepared solution and apply to the mold in the tile grout. Leave it on for about ten minutes, applying the solution again after every 3 minutes.

3.   If you have time and want a thorough job done, use the tooth brush to scrub the mold out of the tile grout. If you don’t have a lot of time and want to quickly get done with it, use the sponge to scrub the mold.

4.    At this point the mold will be completely removed. Rinse the area with water. For best results it is better to cover a small area at a time rather than the covering the whole area in step 2.

Method 2 (Using Baking Soda)

Things that you will require:

·      Baking soda

·      Ammonia

·      Vinegar

·      Water

·      Empty bowl

·      Spray bottle

·      Sponge

·      Gloves

·      Tooth brush

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Start by adding 7 cup of water in an empty bowl. Mix half a cup of baking soda to it and stir with the back of the tooth brush. Now add to this one third of a cup of ammonia and one fourth of a cup of vinegar.

2.   Put the solution into the spray bottle. Spray on an area which you can easily reach from where you are sitting. This might cover a small area rather than all of it but will give best results.

3.   Put on the gloves and start scrubbing the mold off from the tile grout. It is best to use sponge for areas which are easily accessible and for a more thorough job use the tooth brush for the corners.

4.   By this point the tile will be as clean as new, and the mold will be removed. Move on to the next area. Repeating step 2 and 3.