Bathrooms have a specific microclimate caused by high humidity and high temperatures. Such conditions are conducive to the development of fungi and bacteria. If you have a small bathroom without a window (which is standard in apartment blocks), the ventilation system is not working efficiently enough or you do not pay special attention to cleaning, soap and limescale deposits and mold stains can quickly appear on the joints. Dirty joints disfigure the bathroom, reduce the pleasure of bathing and become more difficult to remove with each passing day. There is no point in delaying. Learn how to clean joints with home remedies and store-bought products.
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Why do bathroom grouts get dirty?
Black, green, brown or white coating on joints is a problem that can appear in any bathroom – especially one that is used frequently, rarely cleaned thoroughly and with poor ventilation. Residues of cosmetics, limescale deposits and mould most often threaten tiles, joints, silicone seals, fittings and other elements located in the shower cabin. In the case of a recurring problem of mould on joints, it is necessary to remove its cause.
How to clean grout using store-bought cleaning products?
Dirty, mold-infested grouts should be cleaned as soon as possible. You can use professional cleaning and regeneration agents or use home methods. There are currently many cleaning products on the market, both natural and chemical, adapted to different surfaces. You can buy them in every supermarket and household chemistry store, including of course our wholesaler. It is worth investing in a branded, high-quality product dedicated to specific materials. Before using a given product, be sure to read the instructions for use, as it may contain corrosive substances that are dangerous to the skin and respiratory tract. If the cleaning area is made of marble or limestone surfaces, make sure that you can safely apply the selected product to them. Put on protective gloves, evenly spray or pour the preparation over the dirty grouts and leave for the time indicated in the instructions (usually a few minutes). Then wash the grouts with a damp sponge and rinse thoroughly with warm water. In the case of stubborn dirt, you can use a toothbrush. The clean effect will last longer if you additionally protect the cleaned joints with a special impregnation.
Effective and safe cleaning of joints using home methods
You can also successfully fight mold and other dirt on joints with home remedies. This is good news for allergy sufferers, supporters of ecological solutions, parents of small children. 
children, pet owners and other people who for various reasons do not want or cannot use aggressive chemicals. You can effectively clean the joints using, among others:
- baking powder – sprinkle it on the joints, and after half an hour, scrub them with a toothbrush and rinse the surface thoroughly with warm water;
- a mixture of vinegar, water and baking soda – apply the previously prepared paste to the joints, wait 10 minutes, scrub and rinse;
- whitening toothpaste – apply the paste to the joints, scrub and rinse thoroughly with water;
- lemon juice – it has strong whitening properties, so it is perfect for removing dark stains, just pour the juice over the grout, wait 15 minutes, clean and rinse the surface.
When should grouts be replaced with new ones?
When the grouts have not been restored to their original appearance using either home remedies or chemical agents, it is best to remove them completely. However, it should be remembered that removing grouts is a difficult and time-consuming task that requires knowledge, experience and conscientiousness. You also need to stock up on the right hand tools , such as the Wolfcraft grout scraper , and know how to use them. Otherwise, you can easily damage the tiles. Let's assume, however, that you have managed to remove the old grouts very well. Now use a special mildewcide - adapted to the given surface and lay new grouts, e.g. epoxy with increased resistance to the adhesion of bacteria, fungi and various dirt.
Fight the cause of recurring stains
If the grout is attacked by mold, and the molds return very quickly after removal (even within a few days after a thorough cleaning), try to determine the cause of the problem instead of constantly fighting its visible symptoms. The growth of mold on the grout can be facilitated by:
- no heater or poor heating in the bathroom,
- inefficient ventilation system in the room,
- improper habits of household members (always closed bathroom door, not rinsing the tiles of cosmetics residues after each bath).
It is also worth choosing bathroom equipment protected with special antibacterial coatings and containing a minimum of elements and nooks.
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