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" Do you want to breathe a new lease of life into your tiles? Have they lost their sparkle? Luckily, we&amp;#039;ve got some cleaning tips from Tile Giant\u00A0to help spruce up your\u00A0tiles and\u00A0bring the sparkle back - whether that&amp;#039;s from sticky fingerprints, liquid spots or\u00A0toothpaste smears.\u00A0Before we begin, make sure to wipe your tiles down with a damp cloth.\u00A0 \u25CF Clean white grout with a clean white tile is timeless - and white grout can stain more easily. If your grout is looking a little grubby, then fear not. Grout responds very well to the cleaning powers of acids,\u00A0such as those found in vinegar,\u00A0and the whitening properties of baking soda. To make an effective tile grout cleaner, simply mix the two into a thick paste. Apply it to your grout and leave it for 30 minutes before scrubbing it off with a toothbrush.   \u25CF The simplest recipe for making your own cleaning solution for ceramic tiles is to dilute a mixture of vinegar and baking soda in water. Put this solution into an empty spray bottle. The vinegar acts as a degreaser, while the baking soda scours the surface and eliminates odours. For better results, the solution should be left on the tiles for a minute to fully dissolve the build-up, before you wipe it off with a damp cloth.  \u25CF If mould is ruining your bathroom sanctuary, white vinegar is good for tackling it, but it is worthwhile looking for a cleaner with mould inhibitors to prevent any further growth.  \u25CF Black streak marks all over your floor from rushing around can literally be rubbed out. An eraser will take them off in no time\u00A0to bring your laminates back to life.  On a budget? Cleaning your tiles and grout not only brightens up your home for summer but can also extend the life of your tiles, so they&amp;#039;re definitely worth looking after.\u00A0If you&amp;#039;re\u00A0craving a new look, but an image overhaul is not on the cards, then replacing your grout can be a cheaper, more manageable alternative. Why not think about buying a coloured grout? \u00A0A pop of blue or yellow might be just the colour you&amp;#039;re looking for!\u00A0  Keep up-to-date with our inspiring ideas, latest looks, real-life homes and expert advice by signing up for our FREE newsletter\u2026  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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