How to clean tiles in the bathroom - the most effective products

Tile - one of the most popular materials when tiling floors and walls in the bathroom. At first it pleases the eye with its cleanliness and shine, but time passes, and we begin to notice that the tiles from somewhere appeared incomprehensible spots and stains. It's all about the temperature difference, because of which condensation forms, and since in many homes hard water flows from the tap, then when the drips dry out on the surface of the tiles remains a salt residue. But nothing is impossible! With what to clean the tiles in the bathroom to return the pristine shine?

Despite the strength and reliability of tile, you should not count on the fact that for washing it fits absolutely any cleaning agent. For example, glossy tiles under no circumstances can be scrubbed with abrasives. Over time, you will notice the appearance of small scratches from powder crystals. But even they are not the worst thing. It will be much more difficult to return the previous shine.

To clean the tiles fit the special detergents, but not from the category of those with which you wash the sink or bathtub.

Do not use a metal sponge, but a soft one, which will ensure gentle removal of dirt, without scratching. If the tiles are matte, they can be coated with a wax mastic after cleaning. Tile cleaners can be divided into two categories, which will be discussed below.

In every hardware store you can find household chemicals that will help to bring the tiles in the proper form. It can be such means as all known or . Only one question can arise: how safe and effective are they?

The advantages of using specialized means are impressive. Among the components in their composition you will find deodorizing substances and bioenzymes.

Household chemicals will help to:

• get rid of mineral deposits;
• eliminate unpleasant odors;
• fight with harmful microorganisms;
• establish a pleasant smell in the bathroom.

Sometimes you can not spend money on specialized tools for cleaning tiles, and use what is at hand. That's where the proven folk methods come in hand. So, what can help in the fight against dirt and plaque on the tiles?

• Use a dishwashing detergentTo wash away fresh stains and buildup. A well-known Myth or Fairy would be great. Simply dilute a small amount of the cleaner in water, dip a sponge into the solution, and wipe the tile with it. After 10 minutes it can be rinsed off. Tile wipe dry.
• If there is embedded dirt on the tiles, then common baking soda comes in handy. To use it, it is necessary to pre-wet the tile, and then a sponge with a small amount of baking soda wipe the tiles. But try not to leave scratches.
• Another great tool for restoring tile color is bleach. It is dissolved in water, and the resulting mixture is sprayed on the tiles with a spray gun. After a few minutes the rest of the product is wiped off the tile with a cloth soaked in water. Chlorine lime contributes to the appearance of a pungent smell, but you are guaranteed to get rid of harmful microbes and mold.
• Vinegar essence can help you fight tough dirt. To do this, acetic acid, diluted in the proportion of 3 spoons per liter of water, spray it on the tile with a sprayer, then evenly distribute on the surface with a brush, and just a few minutes later wash away.
• And another quite universal means - citric acid. It is enough to dip a sponge in it, treat areas with stains and dirt, and then rinse the acid.

Intertile joints deserve special attention. This is because they are a favorite place for fungus or mold to grow. If you notice the first signs of blackening, immediately go over all the seams with a sponge soaked in vinegar. Hydrogen peroxide can also help restore the seams to their former whiteness. And after treatment, you don't even need to wash it off. Sometimes for cleaning interstitial joints use the usual Domestos. It may not remove stale dirt, but it will definitely improve the picture.

Clean tiles and give them a shine - these are sometimes absolutely opposite things. The following methods are often used to give a shine:

• You can wash the tiles with a specialized means to give a shine from the store of household chemicals. Beforehand, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions, so that you know in what proportions to apply this means. Most often, a specialized solution is applied to the tiles for literally 10 minutes, and then thoroughly rinsed off.
• A sure-fire way to make tiles shine is to use polishing wax, which is often used by motorists to make their cars shine. It is diluted in water in a certain proportion, and then applied to clean and dry tiles. After a couple of minutes, the tiles are wiped with a soft cloth. Wax will not only make the tiles shine, but also give them water repellent properties.

When washing and cleaning tiles, you need to be guided by certain rules.

• Do not use a soapy solution. Soap contains fatty acids, because of which mold can appear on the tiles. In addition, soap can leave unpleasant gray stains.
• Means that include acids, it is better to use as rarely as possible, for example, to remove rust stains.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners that can scratch the tile surface.
• Do not use metal sponges or brushes when cleaning your tiles or you will leave scratches on them later.
• Avoid getting any products that you use to clean the tiles on your skin. It is a good idea to wear gloves, a mask that protects the eyes, and a respirator. Especially if you are using household chemicals. Although even bleach or acetic essence have a pungent unpleasant odor, from which you should protect yourself.
• It is better to wash tiles from the bottom up, but to wipe the opposite - from the top down.
• Daily care of tiles is possible with a standard cleaner for glass and mirror surfaces.

In today's conditions, you can even not use any detergents to clean tiles.

After all, there are ways that allow for gentle care and without household chemicals:

• First on the list are microfiber or bamboo cloths. Their advantage is that they will not leave any streaks and dirt on the tile surface. With their help you can easily polish the tiles, after which they will shine.
• Melamine sponges are quite effective in the fight against stains, plaque and rust stains. Quite easily, by the way, they clean and dirt that accumulates around the drain in the bath and in the intertile joints. The interesting thing is that you do not need to do anything, the sponge itself removes dirt. This is due to the fact that its composition is melamine - a crystal, which turns under the influence of water into foam. At the expense of this foam and removes dirt. In this case, you can not even make a special effort.
• One of the latest innovations is the treatment of tiles with steam. Special steam cleaners are used for this purpose. The effectiveness of hot steam is that it easily dissolves dirt, which also includes fungus and mold. If you use a steam cleaner and specialized cleaning agents, any rust stains, lime scale, etc. will be removed even faster. It all depends on the degree of dirt. The principle of action of steam cleaners is that first a special solution is applied to the tile surface, which should be left for some time on the tiles (it is recommended to use it when the dirt is strong). After a few minutes, the surface is treated with a steam cleaner (spot nozzles are selected for intertile joints). As a result, the dirt can be easily washed off or wiped off with a cloth. Steam cleaners are suitable for cleaning not only tiles, but also other surfaces.