How to Clean Ceramic Tile in Your Shower?

Cleaning ceramic tile is an essential part of maintaining a bathroom that looks clean and inviting. The right cleaning routine will keep your bathroom looking clean and fresh, removing soap scum, grime, and mildew to leave behind a sparkling finish. 

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How to Clean Showertiles?

Before you can begin to clean your shower tiles, it’s important to make sure the cleaner you choose is appropriate for your specific type of tile and that it doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals or abrasives. Using abrasive cleaners or cloths can strip away your grout’s sealant and damage the tile itself. This is particularly important if you have natural stone tiles, which are susceptible to etching from acidic cleaners or chemicals. 

For a safe, natural alternative to chemical-based tile cleaners, mix up a solution of warm water and white vinegar or lemon juice. Spray it over your shower tiles and let it work for about 15 minutes before scrubbing with a sponge. 

You can also clean your tiles with a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. This homemade tile-cleaning recipe can remove stains, grease, and mineral deposits that can dull your tiles. 

Mold and mildew build up on shower walls is a common problem, but it’s also something that you can easily treat with the right ingredients. A simple spray of tea tree oil or a mix of half a cup of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and one cup of water can kill the mold and mildew. 

If you want to clean your tiles with a more natural cleaner, baking soda is an inexpensive and easy-to-find ingredient that works well as a stain-removing agent. Simply mix baking soda and liquid soap with enough water to form a paste, and then apply it to the dirty areas of your tile. Then, rub the mixture in until you can see it lifting dirt and stains from your tile and grout. 

Hydrogen peroxide is another option, though it’s not as effective as baking soda or lemon juice. It’s a little stronger than baking soda, but it can be found cheaply in most stores that sell cleaning supplies. 

Once you’ve cleaned your shower, it’s important to wipe down all surfaces with a dry towel or mop. This will help to prevent moisture from forming on the surface, which can cause mold and mildew to grow again. 

To avoid soap scum, it’s best to sweep or vacuum regularly and use a mild dish detergent or a neutral, pH-balanced tile and shower cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners or steel wool on your ceramic tile, as these can scratch the tiles and harm their finish. 

You can also remove soap scum with a mixture of 1 cup of hot water and 2 teaspoons of vegetable-based dishwashing soap in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture over your shower tiles and let it work for 15 minutes before scrubbing with squeegee or sponge. 

Depending on the amount of dirt and grime that is on your shower tiles, it may be necessary to repeat this process several times. If you are unsure of how often to wash your bathroom, it is best to test the cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area first.