Do you want to thoroughly clean your tile joints in the bathroom?
Why vinegar and lemon juice are taboo and which home remedies are really suitable.
Tiles in the bathroom are practical and easy to care for.
But the joints can become dirty and unsightly over time.
Luckily, there are some home remedies that can help you get your bathroom tile grout sparkling clean again—all without chemical cleaning agents.
Home remedy #1 for grout cleaning in the bathroom: baking soda and baking soda
Baking soda and baking soda are natural cleaning supplies found in many homes.
They are ideal for cleaning tile joints in the bathroom.
Simply mix some baking powder or baking soda with water to form a paste and apply it to the grout.
Leave the paste on for a few minutes and then rinse off with clear water.
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The tile joints in the bathroom get dirty quickly.
With natural home remedies, you can quickly get clean again.
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Home remedy #2: Toothpaste
Toothpaste is not only good for your teeth, but also for dirty tile joints in the bathroom.
To do this, apply some toothpaste to an old toothbrush and scrub the grout with it.
Then rinse with clear water and the joints are clean again.
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Home Remedy #3: Soda
Soda is another home remedy that is great for cleaning bathroom tile grout.
Simply mix soda with water to form a paste (ratio 3:1) and apply to grout.
Leave the paste on for about half an hour and then rinse off with clear water.
Caution: The soda-water mixture can irritate the eyes and mucous membranes.
Home remedy no. 4: Viennese lime
Wiener Kalk is a natural scouring agent that, depending on the manufacturer, is made from 100 percent calcium-magnesium carbonate or partly from kaolin and powdered quartz.
The home remedy from grandma's times is ideal for cleaning tile joints in the bathroom.
However, only for light-colored joints, as Viennese lime leaves a whitish film.
Simply mix some Viennese lime with water to form a paste and work this into the joints using an old toothbrush.
Leave the paste on for a few minutes and then rinse off with clear water.
Five home remedies replace common cleaning supplies - and they are in your closet
Five home remedies replace common cleaning supplies - and they are in your closet
Be careful with acidic home remedies such as vinegar or citric acid
Although vinegar and lemon juice are known home remedies for cleaning, they should be avoided when cleaning grout in the bathroom.
Vinegar and lemon juice are acidic and can damage or even dissolve chalky cement.
This allows moisture and dirt to penetrate the joints and lead to mold growth.
For this reason, it is advisable to use gentler and gentler home remedies such as baking powder, baking soda, toothpaste, soda and Viennese lime to effectively clean the joints in the bathroom.
However, vinegar is not a problem for silicone joints. The joints of floor tiles can also darken over time - home remedies can also help here.
This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Andrea Stettner before publication.
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