Make Cleaning the Kitchen Tiles, Grout and Backsplash a Habit, to Avoid Kitchen Uncleanliness. Here are a Number of Helpful Kitchen Tiles Cleaning Tips.(2021)

Kitchen is the most important room in every house. It is used to cook delicious food and even eat in it if it has enough space. A kitchen is directly linked to our health therefore it is very important to maintain it and keep it clean every day. Regular cleaning, washing or mopping is done on daily basis but there are times when a kitchen needs through cleaning. Most of the kitchens have tiles either on the floor or behind the stove which tends to get dirty due to oil and spices used every day. A clean kitchen also leaves an impression on the people who visit our homes and appreciate the amount of energy put in cleaning it. It is important to clean the tiles of the kitchen once in a week or every 10 days as grout, dirt and grime sticks to it and makes it look very dirty and unhygienic.

Despite the large array cleaning of products on the market, the common household toothbrush is recommended as the best tool of choice for cleaning grout (just make sure the toothbrush is an old one!). A top tip for a cost-effective grout cleaning solution is baking soda and vinegar. Start by mixing the baking soda with the vinegar to form a paste, then work this paste between the tiles with the toothbrush. Leave the paste to dry for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water and a clean cloth. For more stubborn stains, purchase a grout cleaner or grout stain remover that is safe to use on your tile type.

You might feel that you need a stronger concoction to clean the grout then you can try using bleach. Make sure to wear gloves before using bleach to save as bleach is a harsh chemical and may damage your skin if left for a long time. You can use bleach to clean the grout in two ways. Dip a sponge or a toothbrush in the bleach and apply it generously on the grout. Scrub it well and leave it for about 15 minutes. You can then wipe it off with a damp cloth or a sponge. Another way of doing it is to mix bleach with some baking soda. Make a paste of the two and apply it on the grout. Leave it for a while then wipe it off. You will get cleaner tiles in no time.

Baking soda is used in baking but it also works as a great cleaning agent. It is not harsh like bleach and leaves the tiles shiny and odorless. It also removes tough stains from the tiles easily. A good way of using baking soda for cleaning is to mix it with vinegar to remove the grease stains from the tiles in your kitchen. Simply take a sponge and dampen it. Mix baking soda with vinegar and apply the paste on the tiles. Leave it on for a while and wipe it off with a damp sponge. You can use this method daily to get clean tiles in your kitchen.

If you want to clean your kitchen tiles and have them smelling blissful then you can use the great DIY mint wash at home. Take white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and water. Add 1/2 tsp of liquid dish soap to it and add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to this mixture. You can pour the mixture in a spray bottle if you like and spray it on the tiles. Leave it for a while and wipe it off if you want. You can leave it and let it smell nice without wiping it as well. The ingredients used in this mixture are not harmful in any way and will leave your kitchen clean and smelling fresh.

You will be surprised to know that you can actually use vegetable oil to clean your tiles. Vegetable oils are an effective cleaning agent and are easy to use. All you need to do is to take a sponge and pour some oil on it. Wipe the tiles with this sponge and watch the stains go away in a jiffy. You can also use a paper towel in place of a sponge. Using vegetable oil as a cleaner behind the stove will clean the area effectively and you will love the end result.

Using borax to clean your kitchen tiles is also a good idea. Borax is also known as sodium borate and have been used as a cleaning agent in houses for a long time. If you are tired of looking at those stubborn stains on your kitchen tiles you can easily clean them with borax. Take some borax and pour it in a bowl. Add lemon juice and mix it well to create a paste. Use a spatula and apply this paste on the stain. Leave it on for a while and let it work on removing the tough stains. Wipe it off with a damp cloth or a sponge but do not scrub it. You will have stain free tiles in no time.

Another most important ingredient in cooking is salt but you can use it to clean your tiles as well. You can use salt on fresh spills or stains. Sprinkle a handful of salt on the oil spill and let it absorb it well. Wipe it off with a sponge or a wet cloth and you are done. Another way to use salt on dry stains is to mix salt with alcohol in 1:4 ratio. Rub the mixture on the stain well and wipe it off with a cloth.

If you want to remove that gross mold and mildew from the kitchen tiles or even the bathroom tiles, then you can mix lemon juice and baking soda in equal amounts. Apply it on the affected area and leave it for a couple of hours. Wash it off with water and you are done.

Another way of keeping your kitchen germ free is to use mouthwash on the tiles. Take a capful of mouthwash and mix it with a gallon of warm water. Apply it on the tiles and wipe it off after a while. You can use this mixture on vinyl flooring but avoid using it on wood. This method will not only kill all the bacteria in your kitchen but also have the kitchen smell nice and fresh.

If you are not a DIY kind of a person but want to have a clean kitchen then you can use some of the products in the market to clean your tiles.

The Home Shield Tile Cleaner is a fast acting acidic cleaner. It cleans the tiles and grout easily without damaging them. It also cleans mineral deposits, soap scums and oil splashes from the tiles effectively. You can use them on ceramic, proclain, granite, slate, stone etc. It can be bought for Rs. 106 from Berger Paints.

The Care & Hygiene Tile Cleaner is a powerful cleaning agent which cleans kitchen and bathroom tiles effectively. It can be used on ceramics, porcelain and plastic without damaging them. You can buy it for Rs. 310 from Amazon.

You can also buy WaveX Liquid Floor Cleaner for cleaning your tiles, marbles, granite and wooden flooring in your kitchen. It effectively kills all the germs and bacteria harvesting in your kitchen due to food spills. Simply use 15 ml in half a bucket of water and clean the tiles with it. It will clean the tiles and leave them smelling nice. This tile cleaner can be bought for Rs. 490 from Amazon.

The Kolan kitchen cleaner is a great cleaning product that kills the bacteria, viruses etc from the tiles. It cleans the oil splashes, grime and water stains from the tiles in no time. It is safe to use on stainless steel and other materials. It is best to use it within 2 years after opening the bottle for best results. You can buy it for Rs. 295 from Qtrove.