Perhaps one of the most beautiful parts of a living space is its tile work. Tiles have been used to create murals, tie together a color scheme and breathe life into spaces, especially bathrooms, for decades. Tiles, due to the fact that they are usually placed in areas that see a lot of water use, are susceptible to a certain type of dirt and staining that can be tricky to get rid of.

If your tiles are particularly stained or you want an especially deep clean, then you might need to contact a service like Nifty Tile Cleaning. However, there are a number of tile and grout cleaning hacks that you can make use of in the comfort of your own home such as the ones below:

Toothpaste Gel: Toothpaste is typically only used to keep the teeth clean but it can be used to whiten and clean household tiles as well. If dirt has built up on your tiles or grout, apply a liberal amount of toothpaste to the affected area and leave it to sit for some time. Afterward, scrub the tiles with a sponge or an old toothbrush and rinse them off with water. The tiles and grout will be noticeably cleaner and sparkle.

Baking Soda: Baking soda is a powerful cleaning agent that can be used to bring the shine back to old tiles and grouts. One method is to apply the baking powder to the affected area and scrub, followed by a rinse off with bleach. Some tend to dilute the baking powder with water and then spray it on the tiles. Regardless of what method you choose, make sure the area in question is well ventilated.

Running water: Depending on how the area in question has been affected, it might be a good idea to run some water over the area before you attempt to scrub it. This can help to soften any caked-on layers of dirt and smudge and make your cleaning journey much easier. It will be even better if the water in question is hot and the space is enclosed to allow the steam to cut through the existing grease.

Citrus fruit: Citrus fruits are not just famous for being delicious and having many health benefits but for their ability to cut through even the toughest of grease and sludge. If you are having such problems with your tiles or grout, consider using such fruits. But oranges, lemon, or other citrus fruits and cut them in half. After this, squeeze the juice into a spray bottle and spray the juice into the desired area. Give it some time to set and then wash your tiles and grout.

Tiles can be as stressful to clean as they are beautiful to look at. Make use of some of these handy tips to clean them with ease.