How To Clean A Tile Shower Wall

For stains soap scum and water marks use an alkaline cleanser and a soft brush to clean tile shower surrounds.

How to clean a tile shower wall.

Before cleaning shower tiles run the shower on a high temperature to open the tile s pores and make them easier to clean. If you ve got a stubborn patch of mold or mildew in your grout use a grout cleaner and scrub with a brush. Wipe dry or allow to air dry. While you re busy focused on the shower grout consider the best ways to clean build up from the surface of the shower tiles too.

Let the solution set for 5 minutes then scrape with a bristle brush and rinse with warm water. Cleaning shower grout with baking soda. Rinse off the dirt and cleaning solution with warm water. To clean shower grout with white vinegar mix one part vinegar to two parts water and scrub with a stiff brush.

Use vinegar to clean the tile. You can mix a 50 50 solution of white vinegar and water and use it to clean ceramic shower tiles but don t use it on natural stone materials like granite soapstone or marble since its acid content can be damaging. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry completely. After 10 minutes turn off the water and spray the tiles with a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar.

Spray the shower tile generously and allow it to sit for about five minutes. Pre scrub to remove soap scum from shower doors and tiles plastic mesh non scratch scrubbers are great for removing soap scum from shower doors and tile in the bathroom. Mixing water and distilled white or cleaning vinegar in equal amounts produces an effective cleaning agent. Wipe away with a clean rag.

Be careful not to slip in the mixture. Mix the water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Dab a rag in the mixture and scrub the tile until clean. Spray the solution on the shower walls let it work for 15 minutes and use a sponge to scrub off scum and grime.

Rinse with cool water. Dip a sponge with an abrasive side in the mixture and scrub the shower walls. For instance you might mix five tablespoons of vinegar with five tablespoons of water. Test the abrasive pad on the tile first to make sure it does not scratch.

Rinse the shower tiles with clean water and use a squeegee to dry them. Use the scrub brush or grout brush to scrub the grout areas of the tile and pay special attention to stained areas. Spray a generous amount of the all purpose cleaner the tile walls and floor of the shower to clean grout between floor tiles as well as the tiles themselves. Use a dry scrubber to loosen soap scum build up before you use your cleaning product.