Cleaning Ceramic Tile
- Before cleaning bathroom tiles, run the shower on hot for five minutes to steam the dirt loose.
- For stubborn stains, apply a paste of scouring powder and water and let sit for five minutes. Scrub with a nylon scrub pad, rinse and wipe dry.
- To keep the grout joints on tile countertops clean longer, wash with a solution of 1 to 2 tablespoons chlorine bleach in one quart of water. Dry thoroughly, then apply an acrylic sealer or three coats of lemon oil. Let dry one hour between coats.
- Remove mildew and make tiles sparkle by sponging with a solution of ammonia and water.
- Remove soot from fireplace tiles with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, then wash.
