Cleaning tile joints can be one of the biggest challenges we face when cleaning our homes. The tiles of many installations always accumulate dirt, mold, and microorganisms.
So that you do not have to spend hours scrubbing the joints of the kitchen tiles or the tiles of your bathroom, in SCS Group Cleaning Solution we will give you some tricks so that you can clean the tile joints more easily, with products that you have in your home.
Remember that before you clean the tile joints, you must sweep the surface or pass a dry cloth to remove dust.
Follow these tricks to clean the joints of the tiles and we guarantee they will be like new:
1. Baking soda, an ally for cleaning kitchen and bathroom tiles
This mineral has hundreds of applications that help to clean the home. Cleaning tile seams with baking soda will help remove adhering grime and grease. In addition, with this element, you will neutralize bacteria.
To clean bathroom and kitchen tiles you must moisten baking soda in hot water to create a thick paste. Then, you are going to cover the joints of the tiles with this paste and you will rub it with a brush.
After doing this, you will wait approximately half an hour, and you will remove the baking soda with a cloth.
2. Vinegar helps you clean tile joints
White or apple cider vinegar is a well-known product because it helps with various cleaning tasks in the home. It has antifungal, antibacterial, and whitening properties, and helps neutralize musty odors. Thanks to this, white or apple vinegar is an ideal product for cleaning tile joints.
If you don’t have too much dirt buildup, mix 1/2 cup or 125 milliliters of white vinegar in ¼ cup or 62 ml of warm water. Once you have the mixture prepared, spray it on the joints of your tiles and let the preparation act for approximately 10 minutes. After this, rub with a brush or sponge and rinse with warm water and dry with a cloth.
To clean the joints of your tiles, you can also use apple cider vinegar. Here, we will use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar, and 125 milliliters of water. Then you will apply the mixture to the joints with a brush and wait 5 minutes. Afterward, you can clean with a cloth soaked in hot water.
In case there is a lot of accumulation of dirt or the stain is very difficult to remove, do not dilute the vinegar in warm water. Apply it directly to the joints, let it act for a few minutes, and rub vigorously until the stain disappears.
3. Water with bleach or ammonia works as a joint whitener
Bleach and ammonia are products that help you clean, white, and disinfect the area where you apply them. They are one of the best options when there is a lot of dirt buildup because they are stronger substances. However, for this very reason, these products should be used with greater care when cleaning to avoid accidents.
To clean, you must mix 30 ml of bleach or ammonia in half a liter of warm water. Once you have mixed it, apply it with a sponge or spray on the joints that you want to clean with the preparation. You should let the bleach or ammonia act for 5 or 10 minutes. After this time, you can start scrubbing the joints with a brush and, when you see them spotless, you can rinse.
Keep in mind that you should never mix bleach and ammonia, as they can produce toxic fumes for your health. When you go to use these products to clean, wear gloves and plugs. Avoid applying these products if children are present.
4. Baking soda, liquid soap, and whitening vinegar
If you have a lot of accumulated dirt and you want to clean the blackened tile joints, we recommend you mix half a cup or 100 grams of baking soda, a teaspoon of liquid soap, and 62 milliliters or 14.8 cups of hydrogen peroxide. With this mixture, you can easily clean stains from tile joints, remove mold and create a barrier against fungi that prefer humid environments such as the bathroom.
To clean the joints, you will need to spray the mixture on the joints you want to clean. Then, wait and let the preparation act for at least 10 minutes. The final step is to rinse the tiled bathroom or kitchen area.
5. Clean the tile joints with lemon
This citrus helps to eliminate grease and get rid of stains. Don’t be afraid to use it if your tiles are colored, as this fruit will not discolor them. It will make them look new.
To clean the joints of the tiles, you must squeeze the juice of a lemon. You can dilute it in water or apply it directly. Once you have done this, you can start rubbing and you will notice how the dirt disappears. Finally, when you see that the tile joints are clean, you can rinse or wipe off the lemon juice with a dry cloth.
With these tricks, it will be much easier to clean the joints of your tiles. Remember that there are specific products to clean the tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere in your home.
