Tile contamination with fat occurs during cooking. Kitchens equipped with open-flame gas stoves are most prone to greasy stains, and to a lesser extent are rooms in which electric stoves and hobs are installed. Keeping the room clean and in perfect condition helps regular and competent care for the tiled surface.
General recommendations
To ceramic tiles always looked clean, and the kitchen - well-groomed, you must daily wipe the areas adjacent to the stoves. This will avoid the formation of old and large-area pollution. You need to wash the tile with a soft cloth or sponge. It is not recommended to use metal nets due to the risk of abrasions and scratches. For daily processing, you can use soapy water, dishwashing detergent or a wiper. If a detergent is used, it must be warmed up before use. This will help to better clean the surface and require less effort. Before starting work, wear rubber gloves.
If it was not possible to wash the grease stains with one product, then before using another one, it is necessary to completely wash off the previous. This will help to prevent unpredictable chemical reactions that can harm the tiles.
It is better to start cleaning tiles from the lower rows, and fine washing - from the upper ones. The floor in such cases is covered with thick paper. This will prevent its contamination with particles of fat and protect against chemical agents. After cleaning using synthetic products, it is recommended to ventilate the room.
Particular attention should be paid to tile joints.Their cleaning is done by the same means as the tiles, but using a narrow, hard brush. After processing, you need to gently wipe each seam with alcohol or vinegar essence. This will help prevent the appearance of fungus, mold and pathogens. When removing old stubborn dirt, apply a cleansing agent to the stain and leave for 10 minutes. Then, using a wooden scraper, you need to remove dirt and start washing the tiles with a special tool.
With strong and old soiling, you can apply steam processing method which is carried out using a steam generator. A special cleaning agent should be poured into the working capacity of the unit and the heating should be turned on. After the temperature of the liquid reaches 150 degrees, the device will begin to produce steam under high pressure. This method will effectively degrease the wall and ceiling tiles and carry out its complete disinfection.
Home remedies
It is possible to carry out high-quality cleaning of ceramic tiles using common household products that effectively cope with fatty contaminants and do not cause allergic reactions.
The most common component is baking soda. To get rid of greasy stains, it is enough to dilute three tablespoons of this product in one liter of warm water, and, having moistened a sponge in this solution, treat the contaminated surface. Soda breaks down fat well and whitens tile joints well. A very effective remedy is a mixture of soda, citric acid and starch. The resulting composition should be applied to a damp sponge and wipe the tile.
Caustic soda also effectively copes with greasy spots. It is enough to dilute it in water until a porridge mass is obtained, at the rate of 150 g per glass, and apply in a thick layer on the stain. After two to three minutes you need to remove the gruel with a cloth soaked in vinegar.
This procedure will completely clear the tiles from fat, with a minimum of physical effort. It must be remembered that the treatment with soda should be carried out in the form of its solutions. Due to its abrasive structure, dry cleaning can lead to scratches and abrasion of the tile surface.
Mistresses should take a closer look at citric acid. The easiest and fastest way to break down fat is to use a lemon wedge. It is enough to wipe her contaminated surface, and wait a few minutes. The fat will gather in lumps, after which it can easily be removed with a damp cloth. A mixture of citric acid and soda is also an effective remedy. Both components must be diluted in a small amount of water, then applied to the stain and left for five minutes. Then rinse with clean water.
Acetic essence should be in every home. In case of fresh contamination, moisten a cloth in a weak solution of vinegar, apply to a contaminated surface and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse with water and wipe dry with an absorbent cloth. You can also make a mixture of mustard and vinegar. The substances are mixed to a porridge-like consistency and applied to the stain. After 5-10 minutes, the product is washed off. In addition to cleaning the surface, vinegar gives the tile shine and freshens the paint.
Liquid ammonia breaks down fat very well. For surface treatment, it is necessary to dilute three tablespoons of alcohol in a glass of water, pour the resulting solution into a spray bottle and spray it on the pollution. After 15-20 minutes, the composition should be washed off with warm water. If the stains are old and stubborn, then undiluted alcohol is used. It is applied to the stain and left for a while. After the fat breaks down, the dirt must be removed with a brush and the surface washed with water.
Mustard powder copes well with fat and gives the tile freshness and shine. To process ceramic tiles, you need to dilute the powder in water to a porridge-like state and apply to a greasy stain.After 10 minutes, the mixture must be removed and the tiles thoroughly washed.
Dough baking powder is used to remove fat, as it has soft abrasive properties. It includes soda, which, in addition to cleansing, gently whitens the surface.
Vegetable oil will also help clean tiles from stains of fat. To do this, just apply it on a contaminated surface and leave for 15-20 minutes. Then the fat can be easily removed with a regular sponge.
Household chemicals
Despite the fact that home formulations are safe and widely available, many prefer to use household chemicals. The use of ready-made products eliminates the need for independent preparation of various detergent compositions, they are quite effective and smell good. Tile cleaning should be carried out only by means intended for this. It is not recommended to carry out processing with a liquid for stainless steel, a stove or an abrasive preparation. The use of gels containing acids is also prohibited. Acid will corrode tile joints and will damage a smooth surface.
Along with special means for washing ceramic tiles, it is allowed to use liquids for washing dishes and windows. Before applying the composition, you should read the instructions: some products must be applied to the surface and left for a certain time.
In case of allergic reactions to chemical compounds, it is necessary to purchase environmentally friendly gels with a plant or mineral base. The use of a spray allows economical use of liquid and contributes to its more convenient application to the tile. The most famous tile washing products are Sanit, Mr. Muscle, and Silith Beng.
The final step in cleaning the tile is to give it a pristine sheen. This is achieved by treating a clean tile with a wiper or mirror fluid. From home remedies, you can use a mixture of water with ammonia, taken in equal amounts. It is also recommended to dilute a weak solution of vinegar essence or use a polishing wax. A wide variety of household and folk products for washing tiles can effectively remove grease and keep the kitchen clean.
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