As of: January 29, 2024, 1:30 p.m
By: Andrea Stettner
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When it comes to stubbornly dirty kitchen tiles, simple cleaning products are often not enough.
In order to dissolve fat, you need the right tools.
In the kitchen, dust and grease in particular settle on the wall tiles.
But one or two splashes of sauce quickly end up on the tiles while cooking.
It is best to clean fresh stains immediately so that they can be removed without scrubbing.
After one to two weeks at the latest, the wall tiles should be cleaned thoroughly so that they remain well-maintained and can be cleaned effortlessly.
Older greasy dirt can be particularly stubborn.
Then you need special home remedies for cleaning - and a small device from the kitchen drawer.
Basic cleaning of tiles in the kitchen
If the tiles in the kitchen are very dirty, you need the right cleaning products.
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Conventional cleaning products such as are usually sufficient for light stains and dirt on the wall tiles
Dishwashing liquid
All-purpose cleaner
Glass cleaner
Rinse aid
Simply dissolve a splash of it in water and clean the tiles in the kitchen with a sponge or soft cloth, wipe with clean water and dry with a cloth.
If you don't have any of the usual cleaners in the house, a dishwasher tablet will suffice: simply dissolve it in water, fill it in a spray bottle and spray the tiles with it.
Dishwasher tablets are also ideal for descaling the shower head.
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How do you get very dirty tiles clean again?
The tile backsplash on the hob probably gets the most dirt in the kitchen, be it tomato sauce or splashes from frying fat.
In addition, a sticky film of grease builds up on the tiles over time, especially if there is no extractor hood to filter the steam.
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If conventional cleaning products fail, you can first try to remove the grease with a little water and soap.
Baking soda, a natural home remedy that can be mixed with a little water to form a paste and applied to the tile, is also an excellent degreaser.
If the joints are also very dirty, use baking soda and a toothbrush to make them sparkling white again.
However, if you have tiles with a thick layer of grease, you definitely need mechanical help when cleaning them.
In this case, experts recommend using a glass ceramic scraper, like the one used to clean hobs.
This allows greasy dirt to be carefully removed.
Finally, wipe the tiles again with a little cleaning agent – done.