Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Using baking soda and vinegar
• Method 2 of 2: Remove stubborn stains with hydrogen peroxide
• What do you need

Without proper care, the construction joint changes color from pure white to an unpleasant brown. With baking soda, you can effectively remove dirt and mold without the need for a professional. To keep the construction joint clean again, make a paste with baking soda and water, then apply the paste, add vinegar and wipe the joint. To remove stubborn stains such as mold stains, prepare a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and then rub it into the construction joint.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using baking soda and vinegar

1. 1 Make a paste with baking soda and water. Take a small bowl and mix the baking soda and water in a 1: 1 ratio. Stir the mixture until it forms a paste that can be easily applied to the seam.
2. 2 Apply the paste to the construction joint with a brush. Apply the paste to the brush and then spread it along the seam. Use the same brush as for cleaning the seam. Tile seam brushes and other hard-bristled ironing brushes are available at your hardware store or hardware store.
   • If you don't have an ironing brush, use an abrasive sponge or an old toothbrush.
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   "You can buy a seam brush, but an ironing brush or an old toothbrush will work just as well."

   
   

   

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   Cleaning Professional Chris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, a Denver, Colorado-based cleaning service. Alpine Maids earned the Denver Best Cleaning Service Award in 2016 and has been rated A on the Angie’s List for more than five consecutive years. Chris received his BA from the University of Colorado in 2012.

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3. 3 Mix the bite with warm water in a household spray bottle. Make sure the water is warm enough before pouring it into a spray bottle or bowl. Mix equal amounts of water and vinegar. Pour the solution into a spray bottle to make the joint easier to handle.
4. 4 Spray the joint with a vinegar solution. Spray the vinegar solution directly onto the baking soda. Immediately after this, the baking soda will begin to foam.
5. 5 Leave the baking soda for 5 minutes. When the baking soda reacts with the vinegar, it will sizzle. This reaction should loosen the dirt on the seam.
6. 6 Wipe down the construction seam. Use a brush to rub baking soda into the construction joint. To do this, you can use a stiff bristled brush, a stiff sponge, or a toothbrush. Although you will have to put in some effort, this will remove most of the dirt.
   • Look for dark areas that indicate where the dirt has remained in the seam. Try rubbing them again or brushing them with hydrogen peroxide.
7. 7 Wipe off the cleaning agent. After wiping, a dirty solution of vinegar and soda will remain on the construction seam. Remove it with paper towels or an old rag if you want to save on paper. Particles of dirt and detergent can be wiped off with a sponge.
8. 8 Clean the floor. If you want, mop the floor. First, sweep or vacuum the floor to remove the baking soda. Then mop the floor. The seam that the mop does not reach can be wiped clean with a cloth dampened in clean water.

Method 2 of 2: Remove stubborn stains with hydrogen peroxide

1. 1 Mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide. Take a bowl and mix the baking soda and peroxide in a 2: 1 ratio. Stir the ingredients to form a paste, which can then be applied to the construction joint.
2. 2 Use a brush to apply the paste to the seam. You can use the same brush to apply the paste as you used to clean the seams. You can buy special brushes for tile joints at a hardware store or hardware store, or use any stiff bristled ironing brush, hard sponge, or old toothbrush.
3. 3 Leave the paste on for a couple of minutes. Let the paste sit for five minutes to penetrate the seam. This makes it easier to remove stubborn stains, including mildew and plaque.
4. 4 Wipe the seam. Use a brush to rub the cleaner into the seam. You will see the spots start to disappear. Continue rubbing the stains by hand until they are completely gone.
5. 5 Wipe off the cleaning agent. Use paper towels to wipe off any remaining paste and removed dirt. Clean up dirt with old rags if you want to save on paper.
6. 6 Wash the floor with a mop to remove any remaining dirt and paste, and rub until shiny. A construction seam that cannot be reached by a mop can be cleaned with a cloth dampened in clean water.

What do you need

• Soda
• Vinegar
• Household spray bottle
• Water
• Beaker
• Tile joint brush or other ironing brush
• Small bowls
• Rags or paper towels