Recipes and ways to remove rust from tiles on walls and floors

Ceramic tiles are easy to care for. It is enough to wipe it regularly with a damp cloth.

But what to do when rusty streaks appear on the perfectly smooth surface of ceramic tiles? Answer: without delaying the cleaning process, choose a method for removing rust stains and begin the process.

We will tell you in this article how and what to use to remove rust from tiles.

Folk remedies

It is possible to remove rust stains from tiles using improvised means. There are a sufficient number of folk methods to help clean tiles quickly and efficiently.

How to scrub with hydrogen peroxide solution?

Hydrogen peroxide will help remove fresh rust stains on tiles.

It's simple: rusty stains are generously moistened with peroxide and left for ten minutes.. Afterwards, wipe off the dirt with a damp cloth or sponge.

If the rust stain has already become embedded in the surface of the ceramic tile, a solution of hydrogen peroxide (50 ml) is mixed with baking soda (2 tsp) and liquid soap (1 tsp).

Rub the prepared mixture onto the stain and leave it for ten minutes. Afterwards, thoroughly wipe the tiles with a clean, damp sponge..

A mixture of vinegar and baking soda

Simple, accessible baking soda and acetic acid are effective means of combating rust stains on tiles.

Algorithm of actions:

1. A soft sponge is soaked in a vinegar solution and sprinkled with baking soda.
2. As soon as the components, having combined, enter into a chemical reaction (foam and a characteristic hissing sound appear), thoroughly wipe the rust stain with a sponge.
3. The already cleaned surface is washed with clean running water.

Lemon and table salt

Products that every housewife has in her kitchen - lemon and salt - will become an indispensable tool in the fight against red plaque on tiles.

Algorithm of actions:

• Apply fresh lemon juice to a rust stain on a tile;
• after fifteen minutes, table salt is poured onto the contamination (it is important that the salt is of extra class with the smallest granules);
• After the salt has completely dissolved in the lemon juice, wipe the stain gently with a sponge or remove it with a napkin.

It is necessary to ensure that the salt granules dissolve completely. Otherwise, scratches and abrasions will remain on the tile.

Cream of tartar powder

A natural, environmentally friendly rust remover is cream of tartar powder. It can be purchased at a grocery store (very often housewives use cream of tartar powder as a baking powder for baking).

Algorithm of actions:

1. The rust stain is thoroughly moistened with hydrogen peroxide.
2. Cream of tartar powder is poured onto the still damp surface.
3. Wipe off the dirt with a damp soft sponge, then wash off the remaining cream of tartar with clean warm water.

How to remove hydrochloric acid?

You can achieve ideal tile cleanliness by using a hydrochloric acid solution for cleaning.

Algorithm of actions:

• moisten a piece of cloth in a solution of hydrochloric acid, which is used to cover the rust stain on the ceramic tile;
• after twenty minutes, the fabric is thrown away, and the rusty coating (which has become loose from the acid) is carefully removed with a silicone scraper;
• Additionally, the cleaned area is washed first with a soap solution and then with clean warm water.

Work with hydrochloric acid is carried out only in a well-ventilated area, using protective equipment (gloves, respirator, safety glasses). If hydrochloric acid gets on your skin, it must be washed off immediately with plain water.

Special formulations

As a replacement or in addition to folk remedies, special chemical compounds are used to combat rust stains. TOP 3 most popular and effective:

1. Anti-rust gel Sanita. Directions for use: apply the product to the stain, leave for ten minutes, then rinse with warm water. The average cost of Sanita Anti-Rust gel is 90 rubles. (500 g bottle).
2. Luxus Professional. Directions for use: Spray the product onto the rust stain and leave for fifteen minutes. Afterwards, wash off the treated surface with warm water. If the stain cannot be removed the first time, treat it with the spray again, wait the allotted time, gently wipe with a soft brush, and then rinse with warm water. The average cost of Luxus Professional is 125 rubles. (500 ml bottle).
3. Clean Drops remover rust is an excellent option for cleaning not only tiles, but also natural stone surfaces.The product can be used both for household cleaning and for cleaning tiles laid on the facade of the house. The average cost of Clean Drops for rust is 1000 rubles. (per package 5 l).

This video will show you how to remove rust stains from tiles using phosphoric acid:

What can't be used and why?

Do not forget that ceramic tiles are a decorative coating that must be cared for with care and precision.

You should also avoid using abrasive cleaning powders. There are enough liquid, creamy products on store shelves that remove rust stains without harming the decorative surface.

Adviсe

A few secrets of experienced housewives will help speed up the process of removing red stains from a ceramic surface:

1. Liquid and creamy products will help you quickly remove rust from embossed ceramic tiles. They easily penetrate any unevenness and roughness, effectively removing rust stains.
2. To ensure that after cleaning rust stains on black tiles there are no streaks left, the surface is additionally wiped with ammonia or glass cleaner.
3. In order to achieve maximum cleanliness of ceramic tiles, you can use several methods to remove rusty stains. The main thing is not to apply the product to the tiles at the same time (there is a high risk of damage to the decorative coating). If it was not possible to completely remove the rust the first time, after a while you can use another method.

When cleaning ceramic tiles, it is important to take your time. If a rust remover is used for the first time, it must be tested on an inconspicuous area.

Conclusion

A timely reaction to rust stains and a properly selected method for removing such contaminants will help quickly return the ceramic tile surface to its original appearance.