Very white joints in a single pass: the method that “dissolves” dirt and washes it away

No matter how many times we wash the floor: dirt continues to accumulate between the joints and, over the months and years, causes them to lose their light colour and completely change the appearance of the floor.

If you are looking for a natural and even more effective alternative to clean the floor and remove dirt between joints, you are in the right place.

As soon as we install the flooring, the joints look perfect, but over time the story changes. The dirt that accumulates between the joints, made up of dust, grease and even mould, darkens them, almost black, completely changing the appearance of the floor.

1. How to Clean Grout with Baking Soda

Baking soda is the perfect solution for lovers of ecological cleaning. It has ideal antiseptic properties to eliminate residues and bacteria found on any surface.

Mix warm water with baking soda until you get a creamy consistency. Use an old toothbrush to scrub between grout lines. After about 20 minutes, wipe it down with a clean cloth or mop, as you normally do.

2. Use hydrogen peroxide to clean grout

Hydrogen peroxide isn’t just for disinfecting wounds. It’s known for its ability to remove blood or wine stains, but did you know that it’s also one of the best grout cleaners?

All you need is some hydrogen peroxide and an old toothbrush to scrub between the joints and get all the dirt out. Finally, rinse with water and a clean cloth.

3. White vinegar against dirt between the joints

Our grandmothers used vinegar to clean almost everything, and they were right. Vinegar is one of the most effective natural products for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, removing the most stubborn dirt.

Mix two equal parts vinegar and warm water and dip a cloth into the solution. Wipe between joints, and after a few minutes, wipe with a clean cloth. If the stains are old and won’t come off, apply some undiluted vinegar for a few minutes before cleaning.

4. In extreme cases, water and bleach

If the natural alternatives listed above do not give satisfactory results, there is only one way out: turn to bleach.

Wear gloves and pour 3 or 4 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water. Use the solution to rub between the joints with a used toothbrush and, after about ten minutes, wipe with a clean cloth.

Keeping the floor spotless and removing dirt between the joints is easier than you think: immediately apply the tricks described above to return the floor to its original appearance.