Finding stunningly white tile grouts is one of the most complicated household challenges. Indeed, this seems to be the dream place for grease and mold which take great pleasure in damp rooms (kitchen, bathroom, etc.). In short, it is not easy to maintain and these aesthetic stains are resistant to many cleaning products. For example, using bleach is out of the question. on bathroom tiles. Indeed, in addition to being bad for the health of the planet and the family, it tends to make the joints even more porous, which makes it easier for mold to return even more quickly! If you are not sure of the best response to adopt, take a look at these 7 natural, ecological and effective grandmother’s tips to finally know how to clean tile joints.
You can then choose the cleaning method that suits you best according to your needs and which can be carried out with what you have at home. Without chemicals, but unbeatable, floor and wall will quickly find themselves transformed with all this! On the other hand, be aware that the tips will be different against mold and residue on the seal of the washing machine.
1) Meudon white for tiles with white joints
1) Apply it to the joints to be treated with a damp sponge.
2) Wait 1 or 2 hours for the product to have time to act on the dirt.
3) Rub the tile joint with an old toothbrush intended only for this purpose for precision work on dirty floor tiles or wall tiles.
4) Rinse thoroughly.
2) The clay stone
1) With cold water, wet your sponge.
2) Soak it with the natural stone.
3) Rub the joints to be cleaned as you would with any other cleaning product.
4) Rinse a little (no need to go too thoroughly, because the product makes the joints shine and it is not aggressive).
3) Soda crystals to perfectly whiten and clean tile joints
1) Put on gloves. The product is effective for difficult cleaning, but you must not forget to protect your hands.
2) Make a mixture of 12 g of soda crystals and 60 cl of water. That’s it: the mixture is ready to use!
3) Apply this mixture to the bathroom tiles using a toothbrush and scrub. (Don’t hesitate to add more mixture regularly.)
4) All that remains is to rinse the joints.
4) Baking soda
1) Make a mixture with 4 tablespoons of baking soda and a little toothpaste.
2) Spreading then rubbing carefully will remove the largest stains.
3) Leave on for a little and rinse with plenty of clean water.
For more efficiency, you can also mix bicarbonate with hydrogen peroxide. Then add a few drops of dish soap. All you have to do is apply, rub, leave on and rinse well. It is a very effective whitening mixture for which you will find the exact recipe here.
5) Sodium percarbonate for an unbeatable whitening effect on tile joints
It’s perfect for whitening grout and removing mold.
1) Make a mixture of 1 part percarbonate of soda to 9 parts water.
2) Apply this to the joints to be cleaned.
3) Give the product 1 or 2 hours to work.
4) Scrub the joints with a toothbrush.
5) Rinse very carefully to remove all traces of percarbonate.
6) White vinegar
1) Make a mixture consisting of a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid and 30 cl of white vinegar.
2) Use this same mixture and a toothbrush to scrub the joints. (Add more as needed)
3) Rinse everything.
Please note, white vinegar is not suitable for stone, earthenware and tiles made of porous materials. So, never use it to clean tiles or shine porous shower coatings. You risk damaging it, leaving cracks or affecting its waterproofing. Always ask tilers what to avoid using on tiles to avoid problems with fragile coverings and avoid having to remove the grout and replace.
7) Salted lemon for your dirty tile joints
Lemon is very useful for home maintenance, because it can disinfect, remove dirt and clean well.
1) Cut your citrus fruit in half.
2) Take one half and dip it in coarse salt.
3) Use this half lemon as a sponge to scrub the grout, pressing lightly on it to get some lemon juice as you scrub.
4) Leaving it on for an hour will increase its effectiveness. Rinse.
Please note: It’s also magical on a wooden board!