The blackened escapes and hidden dust are two of the most annoying problems to face at home. When they accumulate, they compromise the hygiene of the rooms and immediately give a neglected appearance, even if the floors seem clean.
Cleaning thoroughly does not just mean passing a rag. It takes much more: a reasoned strategy, some smart tricks and a lot of constancy. Even a simple change of habits can improve the appearance of the floor in a truly surprising way. It often happens to note, between one matter and another, those gray escapes that were once white. The tiles in the bathroom or in the kitchen seem clean, but the dark lines tell another story. Still, it is enough to know the right methods to reverse the course.
Humidity, unsuitable detergents, fine dust that accumulates … they are the real culprits. But nothing is lost: with some precautions, even the most obstinate dirt can become a memory. And sometimes it even seems that the air in the house breathes better.
Because the escapes blacken (and why it is not enough to wash)
The blackened escapes are not just an aesthetic problem. We tend to think that it is enough to wash more often, but it is not so. Indeed, sometimes it is precisely the water dirty that worsens things. When washing the floors, it is easy for the dirt to be pushed into the escapes. The most subject to the problem are those in humid environments, such as kitchen and bathroom, or very trampled areas, such as corridors or inputs. Over time, dirt accumulates and creates a real black background. And then there is the dust: the fine, invisible one, which slips everywhere and paste to porous surfaces.
For this, ordinary cleaning often is not enough. It is necessary to intervene in depth. But without resorting to aggressive detergents or expensive chemicals. The good news is that Some natural ingredients They make miracles, and I’m already in the pantry.
How to thoroughly clean those blackened: natural methods and small tricks
There are several ways to bring the escapes back to their original color, without damaging the tiles and without having to spend hours rubbing. Sometimes you are amazed at how effective simple and natural remedies are. Here are some methods that really work:
- Bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide: one of the most effective combinations. They mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda with 2 of oxygenated water, the pasta on the joints applies and let it act for at least 10-15 minutes before rubbing with a toothbrush.
- Vinegar and lemon: excellent for removing limestone and sanitizing. Better to use it in moderation on some delicate surfaces.
- Steam: The steam washing penetrates the pores of the escapes and dissolves the dirt without using products. Ideal for those with time and desire for more in -depth cleaning.
- Grated Marseille soap: delicate but effective. Combined with a little hot water it creates a natural cleaning pasta, also useful for lighter escapes.
Constance makes the difference. Repeat these operations every 2-3 weeks maintains the brilliant floor, even in the most hidden corners.
How to avoid the accumulation of dust between the escapes
Cleaning is important, but prevent It is even more so. Once the dirt is removed, the goal is to prevent it from being immediately reformed. And here some simple but brilliant precautions come into play. To begin with, it is better to prefer the vacuum cleaner to the broom: while the latter tends to move the dust from one part to the other, the vacuum cleaner capture. A daily gesture that really makes the difference. Also useful to pass every now and then an electrostatic cloth behind the doors, under the furniture and in the corners that are difficult to reach. They are those small details that change everything. The mats at the entrance instead help to retain dust and debris before they enter the house.
Another trick not to be underestimated is the sealing of the escapes. On the market there are transparent products that make them more smooth and less porous, therefore easier to keep clean for a long time. Finally, attention to humidity. A too humid environment favors not only mold, but also the dust glued to the ground. A dehumidifier in the bathroom or kitchen can make a difference.
Sometimes it is worth stopping and observing the floor from a new perspective. There is always a corner that escapes, a line that blackens too quickly. And sometimes it takes little to solve, very little.
After all, it’s not just aesthetic. A clean floor to the end is a small form of daily well -being. It is order that you see, and that you feel.
Try it too, and look with new eyes what you were taken for granted.
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