Fugues – Natural Ways To Clean Them

The joints between the tiles are a white joint that deteriorates over time due to moisture, dust and various substances depositing on its surface. The joints have small pores which darken under the influence of growing mold, bacteria and other microorganisms that easily develop in the moist environment.

These joints very quickly begin to look dirty and additionally increase the risk of allergic reactions. These surfaces must be cleaned regularly using special dirt-removing agents.

Clean the joints with these products

baking soda

Baking soda is one of the best ecological products for cleaning joints.  Thanks to its properties, baking soda removes old dried dirt between the tiles and neutralizes harmful bacteria.

Ingredients:

• ½ a cup of baking soda
• Hot water
• Brush

Preparation:

• Mix baking soda with water until a smooth paste is obtained, then brush the grout out of the grout.
• Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then wipe it with a soft cloth.

Hydrogen dioxide

This classic disinfectant is ideal for removing mold, dust and other contaminants accumulated in the space between the tiles.

Ingredients:

• ½ a cup of hydrogen peroxide
• Brush

Preparation:

• Spray hydrogen peroxide on the surface you want to clean, and then brush the dirt off.
• Leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with soap and water.

White vinegar

White vinegar is so versatile that it has been one of the most popular natural cleansers over the years. In addition, its versatility in home cleaning meant that again we use it more and more often as an ecological alternative in home cleaning.

The antifungal, antibacterial and whitening properties of vinegar remove mold from the surface of tiles and grout. In addition, it also neutralizes the musty smell and leaves a fresh and clean aroma.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of white vinegar
• 1/4 cup of warm water
• Spray bottle

Preparation:

• Mix the white vinegar with warm water and pour it into a spray bottle
• Then spray the joints and leave for about 10 minutes
• Clean with a brush or sponge
• If the stains are very hard to remove, apply the vinegar alone without diluting it.
• Then rinse with warm water and then wipe with a cloth.

Baking soda and liquid soap.

The combination of baking soda, liquid soap and white vinegar gives us a very effective agent to combat stubborn stains from joints and tile surfaces.

This measure completely eliminates mold and creates a protective barrier against fungi growing in a humid environment.

Ingredients:

• ½ a cup of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of organic liquid soap

• 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide
• brush

Preparation:

• Mix baking soda, liquid soap, and hydrogen peroxide in a bowl.
• Apply the mixture to the grout and tile surface with a spray bottle and leave for approx. 10 minutes
• Then scrub vigorously with the brush before rinsing

Bleach

Chlorine bleach is one of the best products for cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

While it is more chemically aggressive than the other agents mentioned here, it is one of the best ways to get rid of mold and dirty stains.

Ingredients:

• ½ liter of warm water
• 3 tablespoons of bleach
• brush

Preparation:

• Dilute the bleach in warm water and apply a sponge or sprayer to the plates.
• Leave it on for 5 minutes and then scrub with a brush before rinsing it off.

Apple vinegar

While apple cider vinegar is widely used for food and medical purposes, it also has properties that make it an excellent natural cleanser.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of apple cider vinegar
• ½ a cup of water
• brush

Preparation:

• Dilute the vinegar in water, and then apply the brush to the grout.
• Leave for approx. 5 minutes, then wipe clean with a cloth soaked in warm water.

Are you ready to try? Remember these simple methods the next time you want to clean joints and tiles.