How to remove grease from tiles in the kitchen?
Fat contamination of tiles occurs during the cooking process. The most susceptible to the formation of oily stains are kitchens equipped with gas stoves with an open flame, and to a lesser extent - rooms in which electric stoves and hobs are installed. Regular and competent maintenance of the tile surface helps to keep the room clean and in perfect condition.
General recommendations
To keep the ceramic tiles looking clean and the kitchen well-groomed, you need to wipe the areas adjacent to the stoves daily. This will avoid the formation of old and large-area contaminants. You need to wash the tiles with a soft cloth or sponge. The use of metal meshes is not recommended due to the risk of abrasions and scratches. For daily cleaning, you can use soapy water, dish soap or glass cleaner. If a detergent is used, it must be warmed up before use. This will help to clean the surface better and will require less effort. Wear rubber gloves before starting work.
If it was not possible to wash the fat stains with one tool, then before using another, it is necessary to completely wash off the previous... This will help to avoid the occurrence of unpredictable chemical reactions that can harm the tile.
It is better to start cleaning the tiles from the bottom rows, and the final wash from the top ones. In such cases, the floor is covered with thick paper. This will prevent it from contaminating with grease particles and will protect it from the ingress of chemicals. After cleaning with synthetic products, it is recommended to ventilate the room.
Pay particular attention to tile joints.They are cleaned by the same means as the tiles, but using a narrow, stiff brush. After processing, you need to gently wipe each seam with alcohol or vinegar essence. This will help prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and pathogens. When removing stubborn stains, apply the release agent to the stain and leave for 10 minutes. Then, using a wooden scraper, you need to remove the dirt and start washing the tiles with a special tool.
For stubborn and stubborn dirt, you can apply steam treatment method, which is carried out using a steam generator. Pour a special cleaning agent into the working container of the unit and turn on the heating. After the temperature of the liquid reaches 150 degrees, the apparatus will begin to dispense steam under high pressure. This method will allow you to effectively degrease wall and ceiling tiles and carry out their complete disinfection.
Home remedies
It is possible to carry out high-quality cleaning of ceramic tiles using common household products that effectively deal with fatty contamination and do not cause allergic reactions.
The most common ingredient 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 moisten 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 baking soda, citric acid and starch. The resulting composition should be applied to a damp sponge and wiped off the tiles.
Caustic soda is just as effective on greasy stains. It is enough to dilute it in water until a mushy mass is obtained, at the rate of 150 g per glass, and apply in a thick layer to the stain. After two to three minutes, you need to remove the gruel with a napkin soaked in vinegar.
Such a procedure will completely cleanse 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 the abrasive structure, dry cleaning can lead to scratches and abrasions on the surface of the tile.
Housewives should also 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 the dirty surface with it and wait a few minutes. The grease will collect in lumps and can be easily removed with a damp cloth. A mixture of citric acid and baking soda is also effective. Both components must be diluted in a little water, then applied to the stain and left for five minutes. Then rinse off with clean water.
Vinegar essence should be in every home. In case of fresh contamination, it is necessary to moisten a napkin in a weak solution of vinegar, apply to the 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 mushy consistency and applied to the stain. After 5-10 minutes, the product is washed off. In addition to cleaning the surface, vinegar adds shine to tiles and refreshes paints.
Ammonia is excellent at breaking down fat. 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 on the dirt. After 15-20 minutes, the composition should be washed off with warm water. If the dirt is old and stubborn, use undiluted alcohol. It is applied to the stain and left on for a while. After the fat is split, the dirt must be removed with a brush, and the surface must be rinsed with water.
Mustard powder works well with grease and gives the tiles freshness and shine. To process ceramic tiles, you need to dilute the powder in water to a mushy state and apply to a greasy spot.After 10 minutes, the mixture must be removed, and the tiles must be thoroughly washed.
Baking powder is used to remove fat as it is mildly abrasive. It contains soda, which, in addition to cleaning, gently whitens the surface.
The vegetable oil will also help remove grease stains from the tiles. To do this, it is enough to apply it on a dirty surface and leave it 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 generally available, many people prefer to use household products. The use of ready-made products eliminates the need for self-preparation of various detergent compositions, they are quite effective and smell good. The tiles should be cleaned only with the means intended for this. It is not recommended to clean with stainless steel fluid, stove top or abrasive product. The use of gels containing acids is also prohibited. The acid will corrode the tile joints and damage the smooth surface.
Along with special detergents for cleaning ceramic tiles, it is allowed to use liquid for washing dishes and windows. Before using 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, you need to purchase environmentally friendly gels with a plant or mineral base. The use of a spray allows you to economically use the liquid and contributes to a more convenient application to the tiles. The most famous tile cleaning products are Sanit, Mister Muscle and Silit Beng.
The final step in cleaning the tiles is to give them their original shine. This is achieved by treating clean tiles with glass cleaner or mirror liquid. From home remedies, you can use a mixture of water and ammonia, taken in equal amounts. It is also recommended to dilute a weak solution of vinegar essence or use polishing wax. A wide variety of household and folk tile cleaning products can effectively remove grease and keep the kitchen clean.
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