In addition to blocked pipes which are a real scourge, our worst enemies in the bathroom are tiles and tile joints which are always found in an inexplicable state of dirt that is difficult to remove. Even if we take precautions so that the dirt does not return and we are rather familiar with natural ecological products to remove all these nasty traces, we can always discover new solutions to regain the cleanliness of the first days by doing minimal effort… right? In fact, you will definitely quickly adopt this amazing mixture which removes all stains (even dirt in the bathtub). We can’t do better at cleaning tile joints covered in disgusting dirt and mold!
Above all, do not go and poison your health with products like bleach, ammonia or aggressive supermarket household products for this cleaning. You already have all the ingredients to make this grandmother’s trick against dirt and mold!
What you need to clean your tile joints to perfection:
- 75 g of baking soda (also called sodium bicarbonate)
- 60 ml of hydrogen peroxide
- A teaspoon of your dishwashing liquid or black soap
The steps:
1) In a bowl, carefully mix the ingredients mentioned earlier. Know that dishwashing detergent and black soap will be as effective as each other.
2) Take a little of this very effective mixture on your sponge, a brush or an old toothbrush and rub each tile joint.
3) You can also scrub on dirty tiles, bathtub or wherever you want while you are at it. Then leave it to act for at least a few minutes.
4) Finally, rinse thoroughly with clean water to reveal your newfound cleanliness! You can use a damp sponge and squeegee to fine-tune.
Note that this does not harm the waterproofing of the coverings in any way. So, there is no risk of finding cracks on earthenware or tiles made of porous materials. It’s really a trick to test before resolving to redo the dirty joints floor tiles or wall tiles. It is also a excellent stain remover which you can use in the maintenance of the entire house. However, it does not keep well due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide in the composition. So if you have any left over, use it on other tough stains (even on clothing) and then throw it away.
Are you wondering how to clean and degrease joints on a daily basis? So just think about white vinegar or clay stone. These products are perfect for simple regular maintenance. Do you need a helping hand to whiten white tiles and help the joints regain their original color? A little of lemon juice or a paste made from water and sodium percarbonate, citric acid or soda crystals leaving it on for about an hour will do the trick!