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Can you recommend a product for cleaning kitchen and bathroom ceramic tile? My cleaning lady (just before she moved out of state) told me she likes mop and glow. I used it a few times, now I have a film that only comes up with hard scrubbing. Can you recommend something that will remove the film in one treatment? Thanks Jo

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Hi Jo,
There are things on the market that is made especially for cleaning grout HOWEVER, the thing that I use is simple, home made and cheap!
Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1 cup vinegar and a liter of water. The water will rise and bubble (due to the mixture) but settles down in a matter of seconds.
Do it like this:
I take a little extra vinegar [1/4 cup,add water and put into a large spray bottle] and spray it on all of the grout lines and let sit for 10 minutes.
Now simply use your mop or a rag to clean the entire surface. It will even pull up sticky hair spray on the floor in the bathroom.
I made the mistake of trying mop and shine to{told to me by a friend] and had a mess, but this mixture will clean that right up for you as well as clean your grout!
Good luck!
Jan Hayner

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If you have questions regarding home organizing, house cleaning shortcuts, office organizing, files, record keeping, organizing your children, teaching your kids how to help you clean and making it fun, I will give you the advice of a Professional Organizer, mom of four and grandma of 8. Working Smarter-Not Harder is a phrase I live by; taking the stress out of life so you have time for the fun things is my goal!

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