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Clean balcony tiles: The best tips for spring cleaning

2022-04-01T10:42:34.791Z


Clean balcony tiles: The best tips for spring cleaning Created: 04/01/2022Updated: 04/01/2022 12:33 PM In spring it's time to prepare the balcony. But not every cleaning agent is suitable for the balcony tiles. © Imago Cleaning balcony tiles is tedious, but you can do it with the right cleaning agent. Read which types of tiles can be used with home remedies and which are not. Wind and weather


Clean balcony tiles: The best tips for spring cleaning

Created: 04/01/2022Updated: 04/01/2022 12:33 PM

In spring it's time to prepare the balcony.

But not every cleaning agent is suitable for the balcony tiles.

© Imago

Cleaning balcony tiles is tedious, but you can do it with the right cleaning agent.

Read which types of tiles can be used with home remedies and which are not.

Wind and weather leave their mark on the balcony*.

Dust and pollen, limescale residue and dirt not only look unsightly, they can damage tiles and joints over the long term.

That's why you should clean your balcony tiles once a year.

The most important thing is to match the cleaning agent to the type of tiles.

Because with some acidic cleaners, the dirt can become embedded in the tiles and must be sanded off at the end.

In addition, some cleaning agents bleach certain materials.

You don't know the material of your balcony tiles or are unsure?

Let the specialist staff at your nearest hardware store advise you.

Clean stone balcony tiles: be careful with home remedies

Natural stone in particular is a sensitive material when it comes to cleaning agents.

Never use the well-tried home remedies of vinegar or citric acid.

These attack the stone tiles, and you should also stay away from commercially available cleaning agents containing vinegar or citric acid.

Likewise, baking soda is not suitable for cleaning stone tiles.

According to

hausjournal.net

, the salts it contains dissolve cement and damage the joints. 

Focus Online

recommends hair shampoo for cleaning stone tiles: it is particularly gentle.

Mix some shampoo with lukewarm water and use it to clean the balcony tiles.

Rinse away foam residue with clear water.

Use a sponge or a soft brush, because bristles that are too hard can damage the fine-pored material.

A dirt eraser is suitable for imprints of flower pots or garden furniture.

When buying, pay attention to which materials it is suitable for and first test it on an inconspicuous area of ​​the tiled floor. 

Clean wooden balcony floors: baking soda for stubborn dirt

You should also refrain from using aggressive cleaning agents on a balcony floor made of wood.

These attack the material, discolor it or make it brittle.

Instead, a simple mixture of warm water and some washing-up liquid will suffice.

Squeeze out the sponge or cloth well before cleaning the balcony floor with it

, or use a soft brush.

Because too much water causes the wood to swell and it can warp or mold if it doesn't dry well.

If the dirt is particularly stubborn, you can use baking powder or baking soda as a household remedy.

Dissolve one tablespoon per liter of lukewarm water, dip a soft-bristled brush into the mixture and scrub the appropriate spots on the wooden floor.

A brush is also suitable for the spaces between the wooden elements.

Ceramic balcony tiles: home remedies replace the high-pressure cleaner

Glazed ceramic tiles are among the more robust materials when it comes to cleaning.

Well-known household remedies such as vinegar and baking soda are used here.

Vinegar or some vinegar essence in lukewarm water with detergent and baking soda will make the tiles shine again.

A high-pressure cleaner can also be used here, but the purchase is worthwhile for very few.

If you do need one, you can often borrow one from a hardware store.

Be careful not to use steel fiber sponges.

These can scratch the glaze of the ceramic tiles.

Plastic or linoleum balcony floor: 

Hard plastic tiles or a layer of linoleum are laid on some balconies.

Like ceramic tiles, these are fairly straightforward: mix some vinegar-based cleaner or dish soap with warm water.

Remove stubborn dirt with a brush.

Here too, make sure to use sponges without steel fibers.

Plastic scratches more easily than ceramic tile.

If you want to prevent dirt and dust, it is worth impregnating the tiles.

Ask your specialist dealer for advice.

There you will also find special cleaning agents for balcony tiles, tailored to the respective material.

And with our checklist you can get your balcony ready for spring.

(Franziska Schlögl) *Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.

Source: merkur

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