Tips for cleaning bathroom and kitchen tiles: the complete guide

2023-04-21 19:06:39

The tiles of a kitchen and a bathroom give these rooms elegance and have the advantage of being easily cleanable. That said, when you allow time for dirt and grime to accumulate on the tiles or on the joints, it rubs off very quickly on the appearance of these rooms. Luckily, it’s easy to restore your tiles to their former glory with a quick wipe with the right methods!

Tiling – Source: spm

Are your kitchen or bathroom tiles starting to look dirty? Nothing to worry regarding! Here is a list of quick tips to quickly clean your tiles and find walls that delight the eye:

Read also: The trick to cleaning the black joints of the tiles

Removing stains from bathroom tiles with baking soda

Do you want to do without chemicals but are you running out of ideas to clean the stained tiles in your bathroom? Look no further, baking soda and white vinegar are often allies of choice when it comes to getting rid of soap scum and mold. Let’s take a closer look:

What you will need:

1. A clean cloth
2. A sponge
3. Some water
4. baking soda
5. white vinegar

Instructions :

1. We start by making a mixture of 1 tablespoon of baking soda and water to obtain a sort of paste;
2. Apply the paste to the surface to be treated using your hands;
3. Leave to act for regarding 1 hour;
4. With your sponge, rub then use a slightly damp cloth to remove the baking soda;
5. Let’s move on to the second step which will complete your cleaning. Dilute 1/4 glass of white vinegar in the equivalent of two glasses of water;
6. Dip the sponge in the solution and scrub the tiles;
7. Let stand 10 minutes;
8. Just rinse with hot water to remove residue and wipe with a damp cloth. Easy right?

Bathroom tiles – Source: spm

How to successfully clean the tiles of the bathroom if it is covered with limestone (shower included)?

If the tiles in your bathroom are covered with layers of limestone or scale, we suggest that you rely on a great descaler. And it’s none other than white vinegar:

1. Mix one cup of white vinegar and another of lemon juice;
2. Dilute the two ingredients in 1/2 liter of cold water;
3. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle;
4. Apply the cleaning solution to the areas covered with tartar (if they are stubborn, prefer to apply with a sponge soaked in the cleaning solution);
5. Leave on for 15 minutes;
6. Stains don’t come off easily? Take a used toothbrush and scrub the tartar deposits. That should do the trick
7. We finish by rinsing the tiles before a wipe with a damp cloth and then another wipe with a dry cloth. So ! Your tiles shine!

If you want to use one and the same cleaner, for the kitchen and for the bathroom, then once more, there is no secret. You can rely on white vinegar or baking soda as we show you through these simple steps:

Kitchen tiled wall – Source: spm

Clean bathroom and kitchen tiles with white vinegar

1. Mix 1/2 glass of white vinegar in 1/2 liter of water then pour the solution into a spray bottle;
2. Spray the solution on the tiles;
3. Leave on for 15 minutes;
4. Pass a cloth impregnated with lukewarm water to remove the vinegar;
5. Dry the surface with a clean, dry cloth.

Clean bathroom and kitchen tiles with baking soda

• Dissolve half a glass of baking soda in warm water (boiling water if you’re dealing with stubborn stains);
• Spray the mixture on the surface to be treated;
• Leave on for 20 minutes;
• With a soft brush, rub until the complete disappearance of grease stains, dirt or black traces of mould;
• Just do a final cleaning with your usual detergent and rinse with clear water.

Don’t forget the tile joints! They concentrate limescale, soap or grease deposits and… humidity. Often they take on a yellowish or blackish appearance and require immediate intervention. Here’s what we offer to give them a clean and shiny look…

Read also: Bathroom tile joints will stay clean for a month if you clean them with this

Lemon, a sizeable citrus fruit

1. The juice is extracted from a lemon;
2. The juice is sprayed on the joints and left to act for ten minutes;
3. Rub and rinse with a damp cloth. It’s done !

Citric acid from lemon removes stubborn dirt and stains from joints. As a bonus, we keep a pleasant lemon aroma in the bathroom or kitchen. Who says better !

With these simple and accessible methods, there is no need to use harsh products every time you want to make your tiles shine! Now you know what to do.

Read also: The magic trick to remove encrusted grease from the oven: no need to scrub

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