How to Get Your Dull Tiles Shining Again

Of course, brand-new tiles will make your home look clean and bright, but over time this effect tends to be less and less impressive. Eventually, our tiles become pretty unimpressive and even dull, and this can take away from the overall ambiance in the home. But in this article, we will discuss four ways to get your tiles bright and shining again.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is another versatile product that has uses outside of the kitchen. It comes in quite handy when it comes to getting rid of stains, eliminating odors, and removing residue. To prepare the baking soda for your tiles, first, mix some of the powder with water until you have created a smooth paste. Now you can scrub the mixture along the tiles and joints, then rinse.

Vinegar

It is no mystery that vinegar can easily be used as a cleaning product in the home. Because of its high acidity, it can act as a great degreaser and disinfectant. And on top of this, it can act as a polish for old tiles. In fact, it is fine to use vinegar on its own to clean your tiles. The only other item needed is a handful of cotton balls in order to apply straight vinegar to the floor. And for better and lasting results, repeat the process once a week.

Toothpaste

Another product that is a little less obvious as a tile cleaner is toothpaste. It can also be used on fingernails and to get white shoes whiter. And it is this whitening property that makes toothpaste a great tile cleaner. Scrub the toothpaste on the tiles with a toothbrush or sponge. Rinse away when you are finished, and you should be very happy with the results.

Alcohol and Ammonia

The last method we will discuss is probably the best for tiles that are in particularly bad condition. Ammonia is produced specifically for cleaning ceramic surfaces, and even the most stubborn stains can easily be wiped away when using it.

 Alcohol comes into play with its degreasing properties. It is ideal on both glass and ceramic surfaces. When you use a mixture of alcohol and ammonia, though, make sure you wear gloves and put on a mask. The fumes this solution produces can be very dangerous when inhaled. Once you are safe, mix equal parts of ammonia and alcohol and rub the solution on the tiles with a clean cloth.