With the passage of time it is common that the joints of the tiles, both of the coverings and the pavements of the kitchen, end up darkening, a fact that causes a feeling of lack of hygiene.
Discover our best tips, professional solutions and highly effective homemade tricks that will help you clean tile joints and restore the original shine of your kitchen tiles.
What causes kitchen tile grout joints to look dirty?
Although you try to keep your kitchen always clean and in the best conditions, it is common that the grout or the joints of the tiles take a more blackened tone, with the passing of the years.
It is common, do not despair, and it is due to the accumulation of grease in this paste, known as grout, which is used to hold together the different tiles of floor and wall coverings.
Although it is not an alarming situation, dirty joints can lead to the proliferation of bacteria that are harmful to health, in addition to being totally unsightly.
There are different types of solutions for cleaning tile joints, professional proposals and home-made tricks that are of great help to leave them impeccable and shiny, just like the first day!
Professional solutions for tile grout cleaning
One of the best ways to clean tile grout is to use a professional tile grout cleaner. professional product for this specific use, which This product provides a thorough cleaning of the joints of ceramic floor and wall tiles: single-fired, double-fired and porcelain stoneware.
The main advantages of using Instat Remover-Joint Cleaner include:
- Ease of use, thanks to its practical container with ergonomic handle and atomizer.
- Does not deteriorate or stain tiles.
- It does not contain acids or sodium hypochlorite.
- It allows cleaning on the same joint, as many times as desired and needed, without damaging or weakening it.
This tile grout cleaner is ready to use and does not need to be diluted, so its application is simplified in the following steps:
Spray the product directly on the joint to be cleaned.
2. Leave to act.
3. Rub with an abrasive sponge or brush.
4. Rinse well.
If you discover that the joint is very dirty, from Paratureforma we recommend that for the first application you use a solution of Deterdek diluted 1:10.
Natural and homemade tricks to clean tile joints
In addition to this professional proposal, an infallible solution for cleaning tile grout, there are other methods and home tricks that will help you keep the grout in good condition:
Cleaning tile grout with ammonia step by step
If grease has accumulated in the area of your kitchen backsplash and the joints are blackened , you can use ammonia as a household solution.
However, before starting, we recommend that you protect your face and hands with a mask and gloves to prevent the product from coming into contact with your respiratory system and skin. Also, open doors and windows to avoid getting dizzy.
Make a mixture of ammonia and water, 1 part ammonia to 10 parts water, and scrub the joint area vigorously. As soon as you have finished, rinse the wall with a cloth with warm water and dry it with kitchen paper or a clean cloth.
Bleaching tile grout joints with bleach
Another good alternative for cleaning tile grout requires the use of bleach as the primary cleaner.
You can use a solution of water and bleach mixed in a spray bottle or apply it directly to a cloth or rag to infect and clean the joints.
Hot water, baking soda and vinegar for stubborn dark joints
If the dirt is very stubborn, in addition to using the professional solution explained above, you can use a mixture of hot water, baking soda and vinegar, and apply it on the tiles, rubbing with a brush.
As with the home trick for cleaning tile grout with bleach, you can use a spray bottle to make the cleaning process easier.
Alcohol for cleaning tile grouts
The burning alcohol is a good option for cleaning kitchen tile joints, quickly and effectively.
Apply the rubbing alcohol to a cotton cloth and rub the tiles. You will see the dirt on the tiles disappear as if by magic.
How to re-grout kitchen tiles, if needed
If you deem it necessary, you can apply a new grout in place of the worn or blackened joint.
Although it is a slower and more expensive process than the rest of the solutions, to do it you have to follow the following steps:
- Remove the original grout carefully so as not to damage the tile.
- Thoroughly clean the joint area and the tiles so that no traces of the first grout are left behind.
- Prepare the new dough according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Use a spatula to apply the new grout to the joints.
- With a damp sponge remove the excess grout mass.
If you also use a grout protector or sealerIf you also use a grout protector or sealant, you will protect the joints from the humidity and condensation that is generated in a space like the kitchen, and you will be able to enjoy impeccable floor and wall coverings for longer.
Paratureforma tips for tile grout cleaning
- Regular maintenance is an essential factor to keep your kitchen floor and wall tiles looking as good as new, as well as to prevent dirt and moisture from concentrating in the joint area, so we recommend that you use specific cleaning products on a regular basis.regularly. Always choose products that are adapted to the materials and characteristics of your tiles.
- If you want to renew the look of the walls of your tiled kitchen you can paint the grout in shades other than white and you will get redesign the space in a simple gesture, without works.
- If you have used some of the homemade tricks that we have recommended to clean kitchen tile joints and the result is not the desired one, you can use a specific marker for joints, which will help you to go over the lines of the tile joints .
Enjoy a kitchen like new, cleaner and brighter with our solutions and tricks for cleaning tile joints.
