How to Clean Tile Floors

By Addie

How to Clean Tile Floors With Baking Soda & Peroxide
By Teresa R. Simpson, eHow Contributor

Ingredients

• Tips & Warnings:
• to 10 stained tiles or grout, allow the baking soda and peroxide to sit for at least 10 minutes before rinsing.
• The baking soda and peroxide mixture can also be used on bathtubs and countertops.
• Although both ingredients are generally non-toxic, use the solution only in a well ventilated environment as the fumes can be somewhat strong.
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• for sparkling clean floors? Here's how to get them:

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix three parts baking soda with one part 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. This should form a thick but spreadable paste. Add a few more drops of peroxide if needed. Make up only the amount you will need because the mixture does not store well.


2. Scoop about one teaspoon of the baking soda and peroxide mixture onto a dampened rag. This does not need to be an exact measurement---you simply need enough of the mixture to clean a small section of the floor.


3. Apply the mixture to the floor using a circular motion. Spend extra time on heavily stained areas. Add more mixture to the rag as needed as you work your way across the floor. Scrub the grout between the tiles with an old toothbrush dipped in the mixture.
4. Rinse the tiles and grout with warm water using a mop or a clean cloth. If any residue remains on the tiles, a second rinse may be necessary. For extra shine, rinse the floor a final time with one gallon of warm water mixed with ¼ cup of white vinegar. Only use the vinegar solution after all traces of baking soda are removed from the floor.