Clean Tile and Grout Using The Kirby
Cleaning tile and grout surfaces can be challenging. Fortunately, the Kirby effectively cleans tile and gets deep into grout joints for a thorough clean.
Clean Tiles and Grout
If you have tile and grout floors at home, you're probably aware of how challenging it is to keep them clean. While vacuuming or sweeping can remove surface dirt, often, grime settles deep within the grout lines, making these methods less effective. Cleaning tile and grout has traditionally meant using a mop and bucket, or scrubbing on hands and knees, which can be messy and tiresome. Thankfully, the Kirby, when paired with the Tile and Grout Brush Roll in the Multi-Surface Shampoo System, turns into an efficient scrubber, perfect for thoroughly cleaning any tile and grout flooring.
Advantages of Using the Kirby Over Mopping
Let’s be honest: the traditional mop and bucket cleaning method doesn’t compare. The Kirby has been celebrated worldwide for its exceptional cleaning capabilities, including mopping floors for over a century.
The Kirby not only functions as a vacuum, but it can also be transformed into a highly effective floor mop and scrubber, making it perfect for tackling hardwood, linoleum tile and grout floors.
Why The Kirby Tile & Grout Brush Roll Is Unique.
What sets the Kirby Tile and Grout Brush Roll apart is its varied bristle lengths, specifically designed for tile and grout. Tile and grout floors can often be uneven, with some tiles taller than others and porous grout joints typically sitting lower than the tile surface.
The Kirby Tile and Grout Brush Roll features a range of bristles that effectively scrub both the tile surfaces and deeply into the grout joints. The bristles meant for cleaning tile easily sweep away caked-on dirt and debris, while those intended for grout joints are longer and firmer, enabling them to apply more significant pressure on the grout joints compared to the tile. This ensures that both tile surfaces and grout joints receive a thorough scrubbing.
Grout vs Tile - Distinct Materials
When cleaning tile and grout, it’s important to recognise that they are fundamentally different materials. Tile is usually made from stone, porcelain, ceramic, or granite, while grout is a mixture of water, cement, and sand. Tile creates a robust surface that effectively repels water.
On the other hand, grout joints are porous and can soak up any liquid spilled on them. To prevent this absorption, grout joints are typically sealed with a water-based sealant. Understanding this difference is essential, as one material is much easier to clean than the other.
Why Are Tile & Grout Floors Harder To Clean?
Tile and grout floors often present a greater cleaning challenge than other hard flooring options. Unlike alternatives, tile and grout typically do not provide a uniform surface. As each tile is individually installed and grouted, there may be noticeable unevenness. This can complicate cleaning, as a vacuum's brush roll might only engage with the slightly elevated tiles.
The problem is exacerbated since every grout joint is positioned lower than the tile surface. The gap between the highest tile and the lowest grout joint can be quite substantial, which limits the effectiveness of many cleaning tools in scrubbing both surfaces thoroughly.
Should I buy seperate floor cleaning products and a vacuum or the Kirby system?
While you can purchase a vacuum and various floor cleaning products like scrubbers, shampooers, and cleaners, owning multiple devices can be costly and occupy considerable closet space. For over 100 years, people worldwide have relied on the Kirby for their home cleaning needs. This is because the Kirby is more than just a vacuum.
It is a complete system capable of shampooing carpets, mopping hard floors, polishing hardwoods, and scrubbing tile and grout. Rather than wasting your time and money on several machines, consider that you’re investing in one powerful solution for all your cleaning needs with a Kirby.
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To clean tile and grout floors with the Kirby, first attach the Kirby Tile and Grout Brush Roll to the Multi-Surface Shampoo System.
Next, apply the Kirby Tile and Grout Cleaner to the floor and scrub with the Kirby's power. Remember that wet surfaces can be slippery; allow the floor to dry completely before walking on it!
In addition to thoroughly cleaning tile and grout, a specialised cleaning solution will significantly ease the cleaning procedure. The Kirby Tile and Grout Cleaner features a potent surfactant designed to break down stubborn dirt and grime on tile and grout surfaces.
This surfactant not only simplifies the cleaning of tile surfaces but also penetrates deeply into grout joints to help eliminate entrenched stains and dirt.