How to clean the seams between the tiles in the bathroom

Over time, the seams between the tiles take on an unpresentable appearance. This is due to moisture, mold, and the ingress of detergents. However, it is possible to cope with such a problem. Ways to clean the seams between the tiles in the bathroom can be conventionally divided into folk and household chemicals.

We use folk remedies

Here is one of the proven recipes for bleaching tiles in the bathroom, which uses affordable and inexpensive components. It is not difficult to prepare it yourself and clean the seams, and the result will be stunning.

1. The work should be carried out in rubber gloves and in a well-ventilated room.
2. Mix 14 parts of water with one part of soda. It is convenient to measure portions with a simple glass. Half of vinegar and two-thirds of lemon juice are added to the resulting mixture.
3. All actions should be done very carefully and carefully, because when mixing the components, a reaction with foaming occurs. It is advisable to use a large capacity for these purposes.
4. With the help of a sponge or a toothbrush, the mixed solution is applied to the seams between the tiles. It should be done as if you are rubbing them.
5. The exposure time is about 15 minutes.
6. The last step is to treat the surface with warm clean water. Do not use hard brushes and materials for this purpose. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the tile surface and the seams themselves. It is better to clean the tile with a soft cloth or washcloth.

Another way to clean dirty tile seams in the bathroom. For the washing mixture, you need to take lemon juice, mustard, toothpaste and soda. You can add ammonia alcohol. The proportions in which these components should be mixed are approximately the same as in the above recipe.

If fungus has appeared on the seams in the bathroom, you can use table vinegar to remove it.

A paste prepared by mixing baking soda and bleach helps to clean the contamination of the seams. The resulting viscous mixture is applied with a spatula and left for some time to dry. Then it is washed off with water. You cannot use this tool if colored pigments were used to rub the seams in the bathroom.

It is not recommended to use a soap solution for the prevention and removal of contamination of seams. Lye, which is part of the washing mass, is a favorable environment for mold .

Chemicals from the store

If there are doubts about the effectiveness of folk methods for cleaning the seams between tiles in the bathroom, use special compositions:

• “Atlas Dolphin” is a special liquid for protecting the surface of ceramic tiles and seams from household pollution. It is made on the basis of acrylic water dispersion. Effective for light pollution.
• ULTRA-STRIPPER is a concentrated detergent that allows you to clean even very deep stains. In stores, you can find two versions of this drug – liquid and gel.
• BOZO is a viscous agent for disinfection, which helps to cope with plaque both on the tiles in the bathroom and on the seams.
• Special markers that use moisture-resistant dyes. It is effective to use them on areas of seams with minor contamination. Copes well with mold in the early stages of its appearance.

The safest way to clean the tiles in the bathroom, from the point of view of professionals, is to clean the dirty seams with steam. The structure of the grout is not disturbed, there are no separations and streaks. But this procedure requires special equipment.