In This Post:
– Basic cleaning of bathroom tiles
– Deep cleaning of bathroom tiles
– How to clean bathroom grout
– FAQs to clean bathroom tiles and taps
Tiles and taps are important areas in the bathroom that help maintain the overall hygiene state of the washroom. If they are kept unclean and neglected, dirt, grime and lime scale build up leaving hard-to-remove-stains on the surface. You can scrub forever with the best cleaning solution and still the stains don’t budge even a bit. In this blog, we will guide you on how to remove hard water stains from bathroom taps and tiles.
Make a Basic Cleaner for Bathroom Tiles and Taps
First and foremost, you need to wipe the surface clean. It is important to do the basic cleaning of bathroom tiles and taps before you focus on difficult stains. Vinegar is a powerful cleaning agent that helps loosen the dirt and grime. Make a solution of vinegar with water and keep it in a spray bottle. Spray it on the tiles and taps and wipe it with a dry cloth or simply let it air dry.
Lemon juice serves the same purpose as vinegar. Due to its acidic properties, you can simply squeeze a lemon juice on a damp sponge and wipe the tile down with it. You can also sprinkle some baking soda on the tile. Dip a sponge in warm water and wipe it clean. This is more effective if your bathroom tiles are full of grime. The baking soda will help loosen the caked gunk that you find on corner tiles and taps.
Once you have done the basic cleaning, the hard water stains will still be there and the caked gunk has only loosened. You need to adopt effective strategies and deep cleaning solutions to remove the grit and grime from bathroom tiles. Here are some sure shot ways to deep clean your bathroom tiles and taps.
Go for Deep Cleaning of Bathroom Tiles and Taps
There are quite a few bathroom cleaning tips and tricks that lift the stains effectively. You don’t need to buy expensive cleaners from the local market, instead you can make an effective homemade bathroom cleaner using ingredients from your kitchen.
Make a baking soda cleaner. Take half a cup of baking soda, add about one-fourth cup of hydrogen peroxide and one teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Add the mixture in a spray bottle. Now apply it onto the tiles and taps and leave it there for about 10 minutes. Use a damp sponge and rinse it.
Another effective homemade bathroom cleaner and disinfectant is a bleach water solution. Mix bleach and water in a 1:3 ratio. Use 5 tablespoons of bleach in a cup of water and mix well. Using bleach as a cleaning agent requires a few precautionary measures. Open up the doors and windows to let fresh air enter the room. Wear rubber gloves when making the solution. Spray the mixture on tiles and taps where you find brown, hard stains. Let the solution sit for about 10-15 minutes, before you scrub it off using a toothbrush or a damp sponge.
Ammonia is also an effective cleaning agent. Make your ammonia cleaner by mixing water and ammonia in a 2:1 ratio. Apply the solution on the tile surface and on taps and leave it like that for a good two hours. Let the ammonia work its way through the stubborn stains. You can then wipe the surface clean.
How to Deep Clean Tile Grout
Grout is where most of the dirt, germs and bacteria take refuge in. You must keep your tile grout clean for squeaky clean surfaces. Take baking soda and water and apply it onto the grout using a toothbrush. The bristles of the toothbrush will help remove the dirt from grout.
You can also use salt to remove bathroom stains, especially the ones embedded in the grout. Sprinkle salt and baking soda onto the bathroom tiles and near taps where the surface has stains. Now pour some vinegar on it. When vinegar and baking soda mix it starts fizzing. Use a toothbrush and work through the grout in tiles and also near taps. Leave it for an hour or so. Then rinse the bathroom with water and wash the bathroom tiles and taps with any detergent. The entire bathroom will be clean in no time.
How to Remove Water Stains from Bathroom Taps?
Lime scale build up is one of the most common issues homeowners face when cleaning the bathroom. Soak a towel in vinegar and wrap it around the tap. Keep it for overnight. Use a toothbrush to remove all residues and lime scale buildup from the taps. However, it is recommended not to use this trick on plated taps or else the tap will become discoloured.
If there is mold and mildew near your taps, then sprinkling salt on it works best as salt can quickly absorb excess moisture and also act as a scouring agent.
FAQs
Some of the FAQs for bathroom cleaning are as follows:
- What is the easiest way to clean bathroom tiles?
If you are looking for a quick fix or an easy hack to clean bathroom tiles and taps then vinegar should be your safest bet. Not only is it one of the most common ingredients found in home, but it is also most effective for getting rid of stubborn stains when combined with baking soda.
- Which is the best bathroom tile cleaner?
One of the best bathroom tile cleaners that you can make at home is the diluted bleach solution. Make your bathroom spotless and clean by applying bleach solution on the tiles and leave it for an hour. Keep the room well-ventilated. Using a firm brush work your way through the grout. Rinse it with water. A word of caution: never mix bleach with any other cleaning agent as the fumes emerging from it can be quite dangerous, especially for asthmatic patients.
- How do I get bathroom tiles to shine?
Regular cleaning can make your bathroom look dull. The simplest method to make your bathroom tiles shiny and to restore its natural state is to use a little lemon oil and spread it on the surface. Or you can also use some furniture polish and buff it onto the tiles and taps. The bathroom will become shiny and new.
- How do you clean dirty shower tiles?
To remove soap scum from shower walls and tiles, make a vinegar water and dishwashing solution. Take some vinegar and mix it with some water and a little dishwashing gel. Apply it on the shower tiles and rub it off using a damp cloth. The surface will be spotlessly clean.
We hope this detailed guide on how to clean bathroom tiles and taps would prove useful to you. You should also take a look at other informative pieces on the subject:
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