Whether in the kitchen or in the bathroom, tiling is a coating that is as aesthetic as it is resistant. The downside? Over time, its seals tend to tarnish. In addition to making the water feature look ugly and poorly maintained, mold can also compromise the functionality of your tile. We then tell you how to clean blackened joints of white tiles in a few tips and supporting videos!
In order not to lose their aesthetics and efficiency, tile joints, like wooden skirting boards, must be cleaned regularly. To do this, you don’t need to bend over backwards and spend hours scrubbing them with chemicals that are often harmful to your health. To save you a little time and effort, the editorial staff of Deavita.fr offers you 10 grandmother’s tips for cleaning the blackened joints of white tiles effectively and in 5 minutes flat. Bicarbonate, black soap, vinegar… you probably already have all the ingredients you need for a natural cleanser at home. So let’s go !
Clean blackened joints of white tiles with baking soda
If we have to define the best natural product to clean, descale, whiten and disinfect the blackened joints of white (and black) tiles, it is undoubtedly baking soda. To get the most out of it, mix 4 tablespoons with a little vinegar, then spray the mixture on the dirty joints and let it sit overnight. The next day, scrub with a sponge or an old toothbrush.
White vinegar to descale blackened joints? Yes, but heated!
White vinegar, like baking soda, has no equal for cleaning the house. This time, it is used to sanitize and disinfect blackened tile joints in the bathroom or white kitchen. To do this, mix 2/3 of white vinegar with:
- 1 C. tbsp dishwashing liquid
- a few drops of lavender essential oil
Dip an old toothbrush into the mixture, then scrub the blackened seams. Vinegar and washing up liquid are great for degreasing and descaling wet surfaces. In a few movements, your joints will be like new. To scent your homemade cleanser, add a few drops of lavender essential oil. This is what combines the useful with the pleasant. Another effective cleaning tip for sanitizing white tiles is to heat vinegar in a kettle. The latter will boost the effectiveness of the vinegar and allow you to remove dirt more quickly.
Video: Cleaning moldy gaskets with sodium percarbonate
To remove the mold accumulated on the joints of white tiles, bet on the percarbonate of soda. For this purpose, it suffices to mix one measure of sodium percarbonate with 9 measures of water. Then apply the mixture to the joints, rub, leave to act and rinse with clear water. Because this product is used as a bleach replacement, it is better to put on gloves before using it. For more information, check out the video above.
Clean white tile grout with dishwashing liquid
In a spray bottle filled with lukewarm water, put a little liquid Marseille soap or dishwashing liquid, shake and spray. Gently scrub the soiled areas with an old toothbrush, then rinse with clear water. So ! Your joints shine brightly.
Shine white tile joints with lemon and salt
An eco-friendly and simple trick for the blackened joints of your white tiles to regain their shine is to cut a lemon in two, salt it and rub the stained areas with the cut citrus fruit. Once the surface is well impregnated, pass a damp cloth over it, rub lightly and admire the results.
Video: The miracle product for removing black stains from white tile joints
Another reliable and natural household ally to bet on following white vinegar, clay stone removes stains from white tile joints in the blink of an eye. Wet a sponge with cold water, then sprinkle it with clay stone. Lather the product and rub the unsightly joints. Finally, rinse them with clean water and you’re done. In the kitchen, the clay stone is perfect for degreasing the oven, sink, hob and countertop. In short, a natural, economical and multi-surface cleaner to test urgently.
Use black soap to clean the blackened joints of white/black tiles
Black soap is an excellent natural product that will help you clean up blackened or yellowed joints. To unclog black or grime in a large bathroom without spending hours on it, get a stiff-bristled brush and spread a good coat of black soap on it. Rub the joints using circular movements, let the product act, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Video: Which product to clean and protect tile joints?
To shine blackened joints without white vinegar or baking soda, there is a little known method, but just as effective. We are talking in particular regarding candle wax. How to do ? Take a white candle and run it over the joints until they turn completely white. Clean the dirt from the candle, then cut it. Repeat the procedure until the black spots are removed. Finally, pass the candle one last time to form a kind of water-repellent film that will prevent the appearance of fungus and mold.
Descale and whiten blackened joints with soda crystals
To whiten the blackened joints of white or black tiles, bleach comes to your rescue. You don’t have any at home? No problem. Soda crystals are equally effective once morest dirt and mold in the bathroom. Then make a mixture of 12 g of soda crystals and 600 ml of water. Spray the mixture directly on your joints, rub and then it’s done! Note: soda crystals, like bleach, require the use of gloves, goggles and a mask. Moreover, they go well with baking soda to clean your interior thoroughly.
Whiten blackened tile joints with toothpaste
In addition to removing your nail polish, cleaning your jewelry and descaling the iron, toothpaste is also perfect in the fight once morest traces of limescale and mold on the joints of white tiles. The only requirement? Use it cold! Apply, rub and it’s done!
