Cleaning the floor is certainly one of the most boring and difficult household chores. Although it is easy to remove the dirt that accumulates on its surface, cleaning the joints and avoiding leaving marks is another matter.

The dirt that accumulates between the joints , almost always a mixture of dust, residue and mold, darkens them until they completely lose their original color. The result is a floor that, although new, immediately looks old.

Conventional cleaning products, the ones we normally buy to wash the floor , are certainly not suitable for lightening the joints.

Below we suggest the most effective trick to lighten black grout and clean the floor.

All you need is baking soda, a sponge and a little water.

Pour baking soda into a bowl, add water and pour onto the floor. Scrub with the sponge, applying a little force between the joints, then mop as you normally would.

There is no need to use a cleaning product. On the other hand, using a little vinegar as an alternative to floor detergent will disinfect surfaces and perfume the house.

You will see that with this simple trick, the floor joints will be like new.

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