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Home Remedies for Cleaning Tile

December 10, 2010 by ds_51230 Leave a Comment

Tile — whether on your floors or bathroom walls — can look beautiful in any home, but you will have to keep it clean so that it looks its best. Your tile’s manufacturer may have suggested a specific commercial cleaning product, but you can also use items that you have around your home if you want to do things more naturally.

Regular Sweeping

Regular sweeping is one of the best methods to keep tiled floors clean. This prevents dirt from being ground into the tile as you walk over it. You can use a traditional broom, microfiber cloth or a vacuum to pick up daily dust. Try to sweep high-traffic areas like the kitchen on a daily basis to keep them clean.

White Vinegar

White vinegar is effect for cleaning stains and for removing odors. Though it has a strong smell itself, this will dissipate after about an hour. Mix 1 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of warm water, and clean your tile with a mop or a sponge. You can also spray vinegar directly if you have mold on the tile. This will kill the mold, and you can easily wipe it away.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can also clean and deodorize and has the additional benefit of acting as a mild abrasive. Use baking soda when cleaning the tile in your bathroom by dipping a wet sponge into the baking soda and scrubbing the tile. Alternatively, you can sprinkle it onto the tile, and then go over it with a wet sponge.

Deep Cleaning

If you have stains on your tile, you may need a different solution. Make a paste out of baking soda and dish soap. Spread this over the stained area and let it stay for 30 minutes. Then, scrub the area with a wet sponge. This often will get rid of your stains.

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About ds_51230

Maggie McCormick is a freelance writer that specializes in SEO content. She lived in Japan for three years teaching preschool to young children and currently lives in Honolulu with her family. Her work has appeared on eHow, and she received a BA in women's studies from Wellesley College.

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