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The grout darkens over time, turns yellow, becomes stained – as a result, even the finest tile looks untidy. We must fight this.
Over time, high humidity, dust, mold, and residues of detergents make the shower room messy. If you do not start the cleaning process, your bathroom can shine with freshness for many years. It is clear that no one cleans the tile joints every day, but every few months it is worth taking time for this. It will take a little effort for this. Here are some ways to help you get rid of darkened grout.
You will need: a container for the mixture, a brush, a sponge, napkins and gloves.
1. Soda and acid
This method is more convenient for tile joints on the floor. Mix baking soda with citric acid or acetic acid. An alkaline acid reaction will occur – wait until it is over. After the mixture hisses, lubricate the gaps between the tiles with it. Leave it on for 10 minutes, let each of the ingredients do their own clean thing. Use the brush to brush across the floor and scrub the floor with a rag. You need to know that this budget method will only save lightly contaminated surfaces.
2. Toothpaste
Here, as in the morning procedure, you will need a toothbrush. Apply the paste to the bristles and clean all seams section by section. The procedure is time consuming but effective. It is convenient to use a small brush to remove all the dirt from corner joints and hard-to-reach places.
3. Chlorine-containing products
If you are not allergic to bleach, you can use the simple “Whiteness”. This sodium hypochlorite household bleach has a pungent odor. Be sure to wear a mask and gloves. Use a sponge to wipe the most dirty areas of the seams very quickly. Do this carefully to avoid getting any liquid on your body or eyes. Leave the shower room, open all windows, let the room ventilate while the bleach cleans the surface of the walls and floor. After 15 minutes, you can return to cleaning and rinse off the bleach thoroughly. “Whiteness” can only be used for white grout.
4. Ammonia
Ammonia will kill mold, but remember that ammonia in the ammonia has a pungent odor. In high concentrations, it is able to raise blood pressure. This is why use a small amount of corrosive liquid. Use a toothbrush to brush only the blackened spots around the tiles, as well as the corners of the bathroom, where moisture can often accumulate. Let it sit for 10 minutes, let it evaporate. The procedure can be repeated several times in the same place. The cleaning effect will be enhanced by the addition of baking soda.
5. Hydrogen peroxide
Peroxide contains hydrogen peroxide. Due to its oxidizing properties, the colorless liquid has a whitening, antiseptic and disinfecting effect. Despite the fact that the aqueous solution is non-toxic, direct contact with the skin and mucous membranes can cause burns. Therefore, you need to work with gloves. Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a 1: 2 ratio until you get a mushy mixture. Apply on a dirty surface and leave for half an hour, then rinse off with cold water.
6. Oxygen bleach
With a slightly darkened grout, a detergent amplifier and a stain remover with active oxygen do an excellent job. Place the solution in a spray bottle and spray the walls with this soapy liquid. Oxygen ions penetrate the dirt and dissolve it. The seams are then easily brushed and the walls can be easily washed off with a shower head.
7. Special cleaning agents
It is easy to restore the lost shine to the bathroom with the help of special chemicals. But you need to take into account the individual intolerance of certain formulations. And the prices sometimes bite.