TikTok/@myversionofzen
Brilio.net - Grout is a dividing line between tiles or ceramics. Grout making materials can be cement, sand, non-sand grout, or epoxy. The position of the grout is lower than the ceramic surface, causing dirt to easily accumulate, especially in the kitchen sink area which is often used for washing activities.
Grout areas that are frequently exposed to water are at high risk of mold growth. Mold that grows on white grout is very difficult to remove even after cleaning. A similar experience was shared by TikTok user @myversionofzen who had to routinely clean her kitchen grout every two months because mold easily grew on it even after being covered with tape.
"I only clean it when it starts to get dirty. The important thing is, if possible, wipe it immediately after washing it so it doesn't get mossy. If it's dry, we rarely clean it," he explained, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @myversionofzen, Friday (11/29).
Initially, he made a cleaning fluid made from 1 tbsp of citric acid and 500 ml of warm water. He put the liquid into a spray bottle to make it easier to pour it onto the ceramic grout . After that, he compressed it using cotton along the ceramic grout that he wanted to clean. Wait for 15 minutes.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
After that, to neutralize the acid content of citric acid, he sprinkled it with baking soda. In addition to neutralizing, baking soda can also help remove stains. The trick is to just brush it using a toothbrush, then rinse until there is no more baking soda left.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
TikTok account owner @myversionofzen also has another solution, if the mold stains on the kitchen grout are no longer effective in being cleaned. Namely by adding new grout that can be purchased at a building materials store. This grout is available in powder form and must be brewed first, there is also one that is already in paste form.
The method is to apply grout to the gaps between the tiles, make sure the tiles are covered with tape so that the grout remains neat. Then, remove the tape and let the grout sit for 6 to 12 hours without exposure to water so that the grout is completely dry and not damaged.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
So, do you prefer to just clean the grout or renew it? Peeking at the comments column on @myversionofzen's TikTok upload, quite a few netizens have the same problem and want to imitate this method of cleaning ceramic grout. This upload has also been viewed 1,451,000 times.
"How do you clean granite kitchen tiles, sis? Oil and soy sauce spills are hard to remove," asked TikTok @Saf_pku.
"Are there any tips for cleaning the sink," said TikTok @nitnot.247.
"For floor grouting, do you recommend following this method to clean it? Because my ceramic floor grouting is already dirty," said TikTok @PaXya.
"This is the cleaning interval, when is it, Mom?" added TikTok @ur senja.
"This is why I don't want to choose white or yellow ceramic grout," concluded TikTok @mommy.
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