How to remove mold and encrustations from tile joints without too much effort at (almost) zero cost
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himHow to remove mold and encrustations from tile joints without too much effort at (almost) zero cost
Over time, the joints in the tiles on the floors in the bathroom, kitchen and other rooms in the house, as well as on the balconies, risk blackening. Elbow grease and a cleaning brush (or an old toothbrush) are essential tools for cleaning tile joints.
But with some ingredients with a reduced environmental impact, cleaning tile joints will become much easier. We suggest ecological alternatives to bleach and other polluting and very aggressive products to clean the joints in ceramic tiles. For terracotta floors, which are very delicate, the advice is to simply use water and bicarbonate and to scrub the joints between the tiles vigorously with a brush.
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Sodium percarbonate
Il sodium percarbonate it is an ecological additive that is very useful not only for removing difficult stains from the laundry, but also for cleaning tile joints. Apply bicarbonate diluted with water to the joints until the mixture is not too liquid. Start with a tablespoon of percarbonate and 3 tablespoons of water and proceed gradually. Apply on blackened escapes of ceramic tiles, leave to act overnight and in the morning scrub with a brush and rinse. You can buy sodium percarbonate on the internet and in organic food stores.
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Sodium carbonate
Il sodium carbonate it is an ecological powder product, very useful and versatile for cleaning the house, even when it comes to tile joints. It is very effective. With soda ash and any household cleaning product, however, never forget wear gloves. Form a creamy mixture with two tablespoons of sodium carbonate to which add two or three tablespoons of water. Increase the doses as needed. Apply on the tile joints and leave to act for a long time before rubbing and rinsing. Sodium carbonate is better known as "laundry soda" or "Cleaning soda". In appearance and consistency it is similar to baking soda. You can find it in the supermarket among detergents or laundry additives. Don't confuse it with caustic soda.
Sodium bicarbonate
Baking soda is an indispensable ingredient for ecological house cleaning. It can also help you remove the stains from the tile joints. You can use a simple cleaning cream to be prepared with 50 grams of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap or ecological dish soap and a little warm water. Stir to obtain a creamy mixture. Apply it on the tile joints. Leave it on for a long time, even overnight, then brush carefully and rinse.
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Hydrogen peroxide
THEhydrogen peroxide it has a strong whitening power and already works at low concentrations, especially if you leave it on for a long time and if the problem of blackening of the joints is not too serious. The advice is to always start from hydrogen peroxide with the lowest concentrations, ie 3%, corresponding to 10 volumes. This is the same hydrogen peroxide that you find in the supermarket among wound disinfectants. Always wear gloves when handling hydrogen peroxide. Distribute it drop by drop following the joints between the tiles, leave it to act for a long time, even overnight and in the morning rub and rinse. If you want to obtain a creamy mixture to scrub with a toothbrush, add hydrogen peroxide and cornstarch. If the joints are very blackened by time, you want to use hydrogen peroxide in higher concentrations - such as that found in hardware stores - pay close attention and protect your hands and skin.
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vaporetto
If you have a ferry, you can use it to clean the joints in ceramic tiles, especially if the dirt is very stubborn and if the surfaces are very large or difficult to treat. For example, we are talking about terraces, garden and outdoor flooring, very large rooms not only in houses, but also in schools or offices. With this method, the cleaning of the joints takes advantage of steam and high temperatures. Some vaporettos are equipped with special brushes for cleaning tile joints and will make your work easier. Always pay attention to terracotta floors. The steam could ruin them. If they are waxed, high temperatures could melt the shiny coating. Therefore pay the utmost attention and clean the terracotta floors simply with water and bicarbonate and follow the instructions for use of your vaporetto.
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