How To Clean Backsplash Tile After Grouting

A baking soda and water paste scrubbed with a toothbrush works on grout.

How to clean backsplash tile after grouting.

Wring thoroughly as too much water can damage. Apply a commercial tile cleaner to the glass tile if the previous methods fail. You can add more vinegar to make the mixture stronger if needed. Wash the tiles again with plain water to remove any remaining vinegar.

Exert more effort if the residue does not scrub off quickly. The tiles themselves may come clean easily but grout lines on your backsplash tend to need a little more scrubbing. Wipe the tiles using a soft cloth dipped in the vinegar mixture. Protect your hands with rubber gloves and dip your cheesecloth or terry cloth in water.

Scrub the tiles with the nylon scrubbing pad. Clean the sponge frequently as you work and replace the rinse water as it gets dirty. Moisten a few tiles with the sponge and warm water. Spraying vinegar or lemon juice on the grout and letting it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing can also help remove grease and food marks.

Rinse the tile faces and grout joints with a sponge and clear water immediately after scrubbing each section. Dry and buff the tiles with a dry. To use vinegar on porcelain or ceramic mix four parts water with one part white vinegar. Remove grout haze with water and cheesecloth.

Repeat the same process to scrub and rinse each small section of the floor until the entire tile installation is clean.