Bathroom cleaning is a tedious and time -consuming activity for many people. It is enough, however, to know the right tricks to take care of the cleanliness and elegant appearance of this room without devoting many hours to it. This time We have a proven way to clean the joints quickly and effectively. In addition, it does not require the use of chemistry. All you need is a fruit that we often eat for breakfast. Be sure to try it and you will not regret it.
One of the most effective and at the same time simple solutions is grapefruit skins with vinegar and salt. To prepare the mixture, you need skins from one large fruit, free of white membranes, which should be poured with two glasses of 10% spirit vinegar (about 480-500 ml). Three tablespoons of table salt are added to the whole, which is about 45 g, and then closes in a jar and leaves at room temperature for at least a day, preferably for 2-3 days. At this time, essential oils penetrate the vinegar, including Limonen, as well as other compounds of citrus shells. After straining, the solution can be poured into a washer bottle, and to increase effectiveness, add a drop of dish liquid. Kept in a dark, tight container retains its properties for 4-6 weeks.
Not only the composition itself, but also the duration of action counts when using. Fugges should be thoroughly sprayed, so that the fluid penetrates the porous joint structure. The optimal contact time is 20-30 minutes, after which the dirt is removed with a brush to joints or a hard sponge, leading movements along the welds. If the raid is extremely persistent, the preparation can be left for 45-60 minutes, remembering to ventilate the room. After cleaning the joint, rinse with warm water and dried with a cloth, which delays the re -formation of dark sediment.
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The cleaning effect of this mixture is due to well -chosen ingredients. Acetic acid and natural citric acid lower the pH to level 2-3which effectively dissolves limestone and soap residues. Limonen and other terpenes present in grapefruit skins dissolve fats and have antibacterial effects, supporting the removal of biofilm from cosmetics and detergents. In turn, it has a double function: it works like a delicate abrasive and improves the moisture of the solution, thanks to which the mixture better penetrates into the pipe micropores. The preparation is suitable for cleaning ceramic, stoneware and cement joints, but it should not be used on natural stone such as marble or travertine, because acids can damage its structure.
Grapefruit macerate can be used much wider than just for joints. After dilution with water in a 1: 2 ratio, it works as effective tile cleaning spray, cabins and fittingswhich removes soap and stone deposits. In the case of more persistent stains, especially on shower glass, it works better stronger concentration 1: 1.
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Funds of this type also work in the kitchen. The microwave can be refreshed by inserting inside A bowl of 250 ml of water and grapefruit halfand then heating for three minutes. The resulting couple softens dirt that is easy to remove. In the oven, a paste of three tablespoons of baking soda, three tablespoons of grapefruit or macerate juice and one teaspoon of salt is effective. The mixture should be applied to cold walls, left for half an hour and grate with a damp sponge.
Citrus preparations are also suitable for refreshing textiles and kitchen accessories. Sweat or deodorant stains on cotton can be removed with a mixture of one glass of warm water, two tablespoons of grapefruit juice and one tablespoon of baking soda, applied to the material. For cutting boards, a half fruit and a tablespoon of coarse salt is enough, which effectively They neutralize fragrances after garlic or fish.
