How to clean the seams of the floor tile?

Tile joints are the places most susceptible to various contaminants. If you care for them incorrectly, it is unlikely that the coating will last for a long time, besides, it will lose its original appearance and will look untidy. Knowing how to properly clean the seams of floor tiles, you can successfully solve these household problems.

There is nothing difficult to clean the tile, but cleansing the joints can take a lot of time if you have a bad idea what remedy is needed. Matters and technology of such works. But first you need to determine the type of pollution.

Tiles usually cover the floor of the kitchen, hall, bathroom, it is not surprising that it can suffer from many external influences, such as:

• regular contact with water;
• dirt trapped in a residential area with outdoor shoes;
• dust, including construction;
• small particles of food waste;
• construction garbage;
• aggressive detergents.

If you do not constantly purge the seams, mold and other pathogens may appear on these tile areas.. Such intensive absorption of dirt, dust and grease due to the porous texture of the grout, as a result, its color darkens.

Before you become familiar with the basic effective means, you should know the general rules of operation and care of tile coating.

Ceramics, despite their durability, may be adversely affected, as a result of which its performance characteristics are reduced:

• household detergents can damage it if they contain acids;
• to clean the floor, you should choose the compositions specifically designed for the tile;
• for matte species, protective emulsions are suitable, and then the surface is waxed;
• glossy floors are vulnerable to any abrasive cleaners,they cannot be processed with hard, especially metallic brushes, as these tools leave noticeable scratches;
• for ceramics do not use detergent powders based on sand or grease solvents.

There are different types of tile coating and for almost everyone created a special household chemicals, which should be used. Do not immediately use aggressive formulations., sometimes it is enough to wash the joints between the tile with ordinary water using a brush to remove the dirt.

To clean the joints on the floor in the bathroom or in the kitchen, different household chemicals are used, sometimes not even intended for this purpose. According to professionals, in some cases, you can use the facilities for washing and bleaching material, detergent compositions for dishes, and cleaning sinks.

Of course, the result depends on how dark the seams are:

• For small soiling, such as lime and grease, the dishware is ideal. Fairy, and Cilit. Powder can be used Pemolux: moistened with a brush applied powder composition is applied for 10 minutes, and then clean the joints with water.

• Oxygen bleaches are considered to be more potent - Oxygen, Persol, Bos. They must be bred in equal proportions with water, applied to the seams and left for an hour. Oxygen breaks down the dirt, after which the coating is washed with water. These remedies are effective against resistant dirt, fat deposits and mold.

• If the grout is light or white, you can restore its color with preparations containing chlorine. Usually applied "White", "Santry", "Domestos". They act quickly - 4-5 minutes are enough to restore the original look to the coating. After processing, wipe the surface dry with a soft cloth.

Time-tested recipes include methods for cleaning seams with the help of some pharmaceutical and other improvised means:

• You can always clean clogged joints with ordinary baking soda and water, taken in a ratio of 3: 1. You will also need an old toothbrush and gloves.

• Grease stains are removed by means of vinegar essence - first soda is applied to the seams, and then sprinkled with vinegar. As the appearance of foam, it is wiped with dirt. The method is suitable for tile, but is not recommended if the tile is marble, and the grout is based on limestone.
• Another effective tool is hydrogen peroxide. We must take one glass of baking soda per quarter of a bottle of peroxide. The resulting mass is recommended to rub into the joints, and a little later to remove dirt using a brush. This is a fairly strong compound, which is not applicable for color or dark grout.

• After the repair, you can wash the tile joints, which are traces of dust, primer or paint. In this case, you need an aggressive, powerful tool. For these purposes, ammonia, diluent or kerosene is used. These are effective solutions that help soften hard dirt and dissolve old grease. Means can be used only in diluted form.
• In case of stable stains, a mechanical removal method is used, using a razor blade or a special scraper for cleaning. Use them with caution so as not to leave scratches on the tile.

A steam cleaner will help to quickly deal with dirt, the main thing is to choose the most suitable nozzle for directing steam to the joint. This equipment saves time compared to cleaning with a spatula or scraper.

To update the contaminated surfaces of the seams, it is possible to purchase a cleaning marker that contains a waterproof dye. It is suitable for clarification, purification, in addition, it has bactericidal and antiseptic properties, destructive for different types of bacteria and fungus. It is safe for humans, and it is odorless and does not cause allergies.

The main advantages of the tool:

• resistance to moisture;
• fast result that lasts a long time;
• affordable cost.

The best brands of such products - Snowball Edding 8200, inexpensive pencils are intended for all types of tiles and panels "Pufas", applied to the seams by hand with a brush, their remnants are easily removed from the surface of the tile.

When nothing helps or dark spots on the grout appear again and again, this means that the material has been exposed to the fungus. In such cases, one thing remains - update the seams by removing the old layer. The best choice would be a pencil marker with antimicrobial properties, which, moreover, will refresh the appearance of the joints.

You can remove the mechanical method, hand tools (trowel or plumbing scraper) and disinfect, treat all joints with antiseptic impregnation from the fungus. It is necessary to wait until the seams are dry, and then begin to fill the cracks. Before the beginning of the working process, in order for the damaged material to be easily eliminated, it is softened by walking on it with a solution of water and vinegar.

To update the seams and make it as qualitatively as possible, professionals recommend:

• since many household products contain toxic substances, it is better to always work with gloves and a special protective mask;
• if it is decided to use a potent agent, it is worth trying it first on a small area in an inconspicuous place;
• if it is necessary to remove the fat from the joints, you can pre-treat them with a solution of kerosene or ammonia and leave for some time, later it will be easy to wash off the stains;

• acid cleaners are not suitable for mosaic and glass surfaces;
• to whiten the joints, suitable hydrogen peroxide, which is in every home first aid kit, after applying it is not washed off;
• for cleaning dirt between tile fragments are great tools for cleaning mirrors and glass surfaces.

It is most difficult to clean seams with old dirt and greasy stains, therefore It is wiser to avoid such pollution. Indeed, the result is a black mold, so dangerous to human health. Daily cleaning does not take much time, but it will eliminate the need to partially or completely remove the grout.

You can find out how to quickly update the floor joints on the floor from the following video.