It is rare that cleaning the tiles is a piece of cake. And this is especially the case if the seals have had time to accumulate impurities. And because we don’t always have time to clean them, we offer you some effective grandmother’s tips to make your tiles shine effortlessly.
Tiles are constantly exposed to dirt, grease, dust or moisture. This is all the more the case in our bathrooms and kitchens while dirty joints make the situation even worse. Do you have the impression that cleaning them is an obstacle course? Think again. You can quickly walk around the problem thanks to the right gestures and make the tiles shine without having to rub.
Tile cleaning – Source: spm
What tips and tricks to clean tiles and joints without effort?
It is often enough to be methodical to make cleaning the surfaces of your home easier. And your tiles are no exception. To clean them effectively without effort, we simply advise you to rely on a degreaser of your choice and to use it wisely. Here you can use dishwashing liquid or liquid Marseille soap. Here’s how you can go about it:
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- Create a mixture consisting of a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid or Marseille soap and a glass of hot water
- Soak a soft cloth or sponge in the solution
- Clean tiles and grout with a sponge gently and firmly
- Use a clean cloth to wipe and you’re done!
Another solution that doesn’t require you to scrub the tiles to make them shine is mixing white vinegar with water to clean impurities. You should notice that mold will have a hard time resisting this simple formula. Although white vinegar can restore shine to tiles and prevent limescale and mold from settling on them, you should avoid overusing it. It could dull your tiles.
Vial of white vinegar – Source: spm
If you find it necessary to scrub the joints, you don’t have to wear yourself out either. Just use an ordinary, used toothbrush to better penetrate the white vinegar. You will find that these simple tile cleaning tricks require at most firm, light rubbing.
If you have baking soda in your kitchen cupboard, take advantage of it. You can mix this multi-purpose product with hot water and clean the tiles and the joints with the paste you will have obtained. Feel free to use a used toothbrush on stubborn impurities. Leave on for a few minutes then rinse with water.
Of course, you can increase the dosage of these tips if you want to clean all the tiles with the mop.
Tile joints are far from an easy area to clean because they accumulate all kinds of dirt. In addition to the techniques we’ve covered, here are a few other formulas that can also make them shine:
Cleaning tiles and tile joints with a mixture of citric acid and lukewarm water
Citric acid – Source: spm
With time and the lack of regular cleaning, this is quite normal that the tile joints become clogged and more difficult to treat. Fortunately, some ingredients like citric acid are extremely effective. Here’s how to use it:
- Get some citric acid or make a lemon juice
- Mix 2 tablespoons of citric acid with 2 glasses of warm water
- Apply the mixture to the joints using a brush
- Let stand 10 minutes
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
Wash tiles and joints with dishwashing liquid and salt
To treat the tiles and their joints, you can rely on the mixture of coarse salt and dishwashing liquid. And if you’re wondering why salt, it’s because this condiment has repeatedly proven its ability in household chores thanks to its cleaning action. To clean the dirty seals, here is how to proceed:
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- Make a mixture of 2 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid and 2 other tablespoons of salt
- Impregnate a damp sponge with the mixture
- Scrub tiles and grout
- Rinse with clean water.
- Wipe with a damp cloth
Make a mixture of baking soda and black soap for a streak-free tile wash for your bathroom
In addition to being excellent household cleaning products, black soap and baking soda are a gentle duo that does not leave a residue. To use it on your bathroom tiles and joints, the operation is simple:
- Grate the black soap
- Bring some water to a boil then dissolve the grated black soap in it
- Add 100 g baking soda to warm soapy water
- If desired, add drops of your favorite essential oil
With these very effective techniques, you will have shiny clean tile joints, without damaging them.
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