Cleaning joints is usually associated with a lot of scrubbing - but with a few household remedies the work is much easier and more effective.
Keeping the joints in the bathroom white is not as easy as one would like it to be. Because they offer the perfect cavity for bacteria and germs, which are quickly responsible for mold growth and turn the affected areas black. This is not only an ugly sight, it is also harmful to health.
That is why regular bathroom cleaning is an absolute must for anyone who cares about a clean home.
With this trick, joints become brilliant white
Regular scrubbing and Wieners is a good way to keep the joints clean. Nevertheless, dark spots can often not be avoided - then another household remedy must also be found: a candle .
After cleaning the joints for the first time, you can run the blunt end of a white household candle over them and get rid of the last traces of discoloration. This usually affects those who come into constant contact with water.
It is particularly practical that the joints not only shine again, but the wax "seals" the areas. It protects the rubbed areas from new dirt particles like a protective film. To keep it that way, you should "grow back" regularly.
Here you can see the trick in the video:
How to clean your tile joints with steam cleaner
But not only the insider tip with the candle can help if the joints are dirty. A steam cleaner - which is not strictly a home remedy - also fulfills this purpose: The hot steam not only penetrates deep into the joint and removes ugly stains, but at the same time kills bacteria due to the heat . The steam cleaner often has a brush as an attachment, which makes cleaning the tile joints easier and perfectly removes the dirt. Then the remains only have to be wiped off.
Clean joints with baking soda: This is how it works with the home remedy
Soda is also a proven home remedy when it comes to cleaning joints. According to the online portal miracle cure soda, a mixture of the following ingredients is enough to make the tiles shine:
- 3 tablespoons of soda (soda powder), correspondingly more for large tile areas
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vinegar essence
- 1 old toothbrush
Mix the three ingredients together in a bowl and apply the liquid to the affected joints with a toothbrush. Let the whole thing work for an hour and make sure that the room is well ventilated.
Then moisten the toothbrush with water and use it to forcefully remove the dirt from the joints. Wipe it over again with a damp cloth and the dark spots are gone.
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Warning : Soda usually does not work with silicone joints. Instead, take Javel water from the pharmacy. Also keep soda away from marble or natural stone tiles, as they could lose their shine.
Joint cleaning with the electric toothbrush - how it works
Not only with the normal manual toothbrush and a soda paste, unsightly joints can be brought back to a high gloss. The electric toothbrush is at least as effective because the rotating movement of the brush attachment does a lot of the work for you. The portal gofeminin tried the trick with scouring milk and is delighted with the result.
And this is how it works in detail: Moisten an old, discarded toothbrush attachment that you no longer use for brushing your teeth and put some scouring milk on it. Now use a little pressure to drive along the dirty joints until they are clean again.
However, only switch on the toothbrush when it is already sitting on the wall - otherwise there are splash marks. And it is best to mark your joint attachment with a waterproof pen so that you do not accidentally mistake it for your current toothbrush attachment.
With soda to prevent dirt: This way, the joints become clean
Soda has long been a favorite household remedy for dirt - it is no different with dirty joints. To do this, mix soda with water (ratio 3: 1) and a little washing- up liquid and use a toothbrush to apply the agent to the tiles.
Wear gloves as the mixture easily dries out your hands . Allow everything to act for a few minutes and then rinse the joints with water. You can then wipe the areas with a microfiber cloth.
Read here how to remove mold from the silicone joints in the shower with household remedies.
Clean joints with household remedies - baking soda saves the tiles
However, you can also use baking soda instead of the soda mixture: Mix it with water and spread the paste on the joints with a toothpaste. Rub the mixture well on the yellowed areas and let it take effect for just under an hour. Then take a rag and wipe the tiles with a damp cloth.
Clean the joints with a dirt eraser
A somewhat complex matter, but the result is quite impressive: Because with a dirt eraser , dirt can be removed from the joints as well as with other household remedies. Simply rub off the affected areas and they are clean again.
However, you should not use this method too often , as the eraser will permanently damage the joints. These then start to crumble and are more susceptible to water ingress.
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