Thanks to this decorative object, say goodbye to the traces of mold on your tiling joints.
Mitating on tiling joints, almost no one escapes it, and it can lead us hard! You may clean them, but black traces are always coming back. The tiling joints, whether on the floor or on the walls, are porous and absorb humidity. In a warm and humid environment like the bathroom, this creates a land conducive to the development of fungi and bacteria. Result: joints that become black and unsightly, and an often complicated maintenance. But did you know that a simple decorative object could delay the appearance of mold on your joints?
So rather than wasting your energy and using aggressive chemicals test this simple and natural tip to protect your joints. But before you reveal this tip to you, here is how to properly prepare your joints upstream. Make sure the seals are very clean and dry. A mixture of white hot water vinegar can be used for effective cleaning. Spray the preparation on the moldy joints, leave for 30 minutes, and rub with a toothbrush the blackened joints. Then let it dry well. If your joints are very white, you do not need to make this preliminary step of white vinegar, go directly to the next.
Then you can test this solution: candle wax as a protective barrier. The trick is to use a white classic wax candle (without coloring or perfume preferably) to waterproof the joints. Remember to remove the bread from the candle, the application will be easier and more uniform. To start, simply rub a white candle over the entire length of the seals by pressing slightly. The wax will deposit and form an invisible protective layer which prevents water from infiltrating and thus limits the proliferation of mold. Smooth with a dry cloth to standardize the wax layer and avoid residues.
How often to renew the application? For optimal efficiency, it is advisable to renew the application of the wax every 2 to 3 months, or as soon as you notice that the water no longer pearls on the joints. Thanks to this very simple tip, your joints stay clean longer, and you avoid the intensive cleaning chore. Try, you will be surprised by the result!
Another solution to clean the joints before applying the wax is to prepare a mixture with three tablespoons of bicarbonate with a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Apply the preparation to the joints, rub and let dry. Once the seals are dry, you can take the wax application stage.