Nowadays most of the houses are fitted with tiles which are beautiful to look at and at the same time their maintenance is also easy, but one thing which is not easy is their cleaning. Of course, we have to work very hard to clean the bathroom tiles and if there is some soot in them then it takes a lot of effort to clean it. But many people try to clean it using laundry detergent.
First of all, we will talk about why tiles are not easily cleaned with laundry detergent and after that, we will tell you the methods of cleaning with the help of laundry detergent only. So let's talk about this today.
After all, why is it not right to clean the tiles with laundry detergent?
This is because laundry detergent is alkaline and is designed to gently wash clothes. In such a situation, if we talk about laundry detergent, then it is not suitable for cleaning the tiles because it is not able to remove the grime.
Most of the DIY videos are told to use laundry detergent and white vinegar for cleaning, but because the detergent is alkaline and white vinegar is acidic, it sometimes doesn't work for you and it seems like a failure.
How to clean the floor with laundry detergent?
There are a few easy hacks to follow for cleaning the floor with laundry detergent. For this, we can use some simple things which can help in cleaning the floor of our house very easily.
Use hot water:
If you have to clean the floor with detergent, first put some warm water on the floor and after 5-7 minutes add detergent. In this way, the grime will swell and your floor tiles will be easily cleaned. This method proves to be very useful for cleaning kitchen tiles.
Use Baking Soda:
You have to be careful not to mix white vinegar with laundry detergent, but baking soda can do this to some extent. First, sprinkle baking soda on the place where the tiles are dirtier and after that after waiting for a while clean it with water and then clean it with laundry detergent.
Lemon and then laundry detergent:
The third way is to first sprinkle lemon juice and white vinegar on the dirt of the tiles in the same way as you sprinkled baking soda. After that clean it by rubbing it, it will take only 5 minutes. After this, you wash the floor with laundry detergent so that your floor can be cleaned very well.
All three of these methods can prove to be very effective. Apart from this, you can also use floor cleaners. If you also have any hacks related to cleaning the floor, then definitely let us know in the comment box. If you liked this story, then do share it. Stay connected with Harzindagi to read more such stories.
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