Mopping Tile and Grout the Right Way.

Using microfiber mopping regularly will keep bucket mopping your tile and grout to a minimum. But eventually you will need to break out the mop and bucket to clean your tile and grout.

When cleaning dirty grout and tile you start with clean hot water with a neutral floor detergent mixed EXACTLY to label directions. More IS NOT better. If it says 2 oz per gallon and you have a 3 gallon bucket you use 6 oz. If you add more you just make it harder to rinse.

The floor should be either vacuumed or gone over with a dry microfiber mop to get up loose dirt. Better to get it when its dry then after its turned to mud. Its important to be thorough getting the dry dirt up as it will want to seep into the grout when you mop.

The Proper Way to Mop: Dip the mop completely in the mop bucket then raise the mop out of the bucket, holding it over the bucket until it slows to a drip. Then put the mop on the center of the floor and work it slowly to the edges. You should leave the area wet for a little while to let the detergent work. If the grout is very dirty you can use a brush to raise the dirt that has penetrated into the grout.

Now wring out the mop and mop up the detergent. Rinsing often is important to keep the mop absorbing and not spreading dirt. Twisting the mop head in the wringer before wringing will get your mop the driest. The dryer the mop is the more it will absorb. Once you've completely dried the floor you have completed step one.

Now go change the bucket for clean hot water and repeat the mopping process. This clearwater rinse will help your tile and grout stay clean longer by eliminating residue buildup.