Clean tiles quickly & easily

Tiles are nowadays found not only in the bathroom, but also in all other living areas. Tiles are among the most popular floor coverings. To ensure that this floor covering lasts a long time, good and regular care is essential. But don't worry, cleaning tiles is quick and easy thanks to their smooth surface. Dirt can therefore be easily removed.

In this article, we will give you tips for properly cleaning tiles.

Tiles have to withstand a lot. In the bathroom, they are exposed to limescale. In the kitchen, grease splatters on them. It's great that tiles are very easy to clean. How best to clean your wall and floor tiles depends on the stains and the material of the tile. Fortunately, most are very robust and even acidic cleaning agents don't bother them. The exception is natural stone tiles made of marble, slate or sandstone. These are significantly more sensitive than standard tiles and should receive special treatment when cleaning.

The floor tiles are usually wiped damp during the weekly cleaning. But beware, you don't only have them on the floor, but also on the walls. These are quickly forgotten. Take a closer look, because then you will also discover dirt from splashing water, limescale stains and residues of soaps and shampoos. Such dirt may not seem serious at first glance, but if it is not removed, fungal spores can settle and lead to mold formation in the long term.

Cleaning tiles – with what?

You don't need a special cleaning agent to keep tiles clean. A simple household remedy or all-purpose cleaner is usually sufficient.

Dishwashing liquid

Dishwashing liquid works on the basis of washing-active surfactants and is therefore well-suited for cleaning tiles. It's particularly effective at removing grease deposits in the kitchen. Application: Dilute the dishwashing liquid with water and then apply it to the soiled areas with a soft sponge. Afterwards, rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry, otherwise new limescale stains could form.

All-purpose detergent

This also contains surfactants. Application: Apply in combination with water, leave on for a short time and rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Dishwasher tablets

They are definitely not only suitable for dishwashers and are often considered a secret tip for clean tiles. Application: Add the tablet to a spray bottle with water; once the tablet has dissolved, you can spray it directly onto the soiled areas. Work in with a soft sponge and rinse thoroughly with water.

Orange peels

Peeling an orange and about to throw the peel in the trash? No, because the orange peel will get your tiles sparkling again. For larger limescale stains in the bathroom, you can rub the inside of the peel over the affected areas. Let it sit for half an hour, then rinse off the limescale residue with water.

Soap bar

The all-rounder. For stubborn dirt, kernel soap can be used. In combination with a soft brush, you can soak and remove firmly dried-on encrustations. Kernel soap is also suitable for delicate natural stone tiles. Application: Add kernel soap to warm water and wipe the natural stone with a soft sponge, leaving it slightly damp. Extreme caution must be exercised with natural stone. Cleaning agents containing acids or surfactants can damage this stone extremely.

Use vinegar to clean tiles?

Vinegar is known as a secret weapon against limescale. However, when cleaning tiles, vinegar must be used extremely sparingly and carefully, because it dissolves not only the limescale but also the grout. For this reason, we do not recommend cleaning with vinegar. If you still want to do it, try to avoid the grout as much as possible and use as little vinegar as possible.

Cleaning grout – with what?

You've now received optimal tips for cleaning tiles, but what about the grout? There are also home remedies that can make your grout white again:

Baking soda

A little baking soda will make yellowed grout shine beautifully white again. Many also use baking powder, but we should note that it should only be used very sparingly. The starch in baking powder is an ideal breeding ground for mold. It penetrates the pores of the grout and can potentially worsen the problem.

Toothpaste

Try using an old toothbrush and toothpaste. Toothpaste contains tiny abrasive particles, often made of chalk, marble powder, or silicates. These have a gentle abrasive effect. However, use toothpaste cautiously to avoid damaging your grout.

How often should you clean tiles and grout?

To prevent mold or limescale buildup, it's important to wipe off the moisture from the bathroom tiles after each shower. Ideally, the floor and wall tiles should be cleaned weekly. It doesn't have to be particularly elaborate, just regular cleaning so that limescale and mold don't even have a chance to form.

The correct cleaning of tile profiles and skirting boards

We will gladly take care of a neat finish for your tiles. Tile strips or Baseboards used. These are usually made of aluminum, stainless steel or PVC. However, you need to be careful when cleaning them, here's a quick list:

PVC profiles require no special care. Dirt can be removed with commercially available cleaning agents. However, care must be taken to ensure that the cleaning agents do not contain hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and especially in the case of PVC, no solvents. Furthermore, the cleaning agents must not be abrasive.

Aluminum profiles generally do not require special care. Standard cleaning agents with a neutral pH value can be used for cleaning.

Stainless steel profiles require no special care. Soiling can be easily removed with commercially available cleaning agents. If stainless steel profiles are exposed to particularly aggressive media, they should be cleaned occasionally with mild detergents.

Notes:

In general, the generally accepted rules of technology must be observed!

For all products/materials: The suitability for mechanical and chemical stress must be carefully checked in each individual case before installation. Protect material from prolonged exposure to sunlight.

If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Best of luck!

the team from alleszumfliesen.de