Cleaning bathroom tiles is not always an easy task. No matter how hard you scrub, the tiles may appear to have a film on them, may have stubborn stains that won't lift or may have water spots that just won't budge. Instead of turning to abrasive chemical cleaners that are bad for the environment and rough on your tiles, here are a few methods you can try to clean the tiles using products you likely already have at home. 

Vinegar and Liquid Dish Soap

Vinegar and liquid dish soap is a great way to remove dirt from your tile and bathtub, as well as breaking up hard water stains. Take one cup of vinegar and heat it up in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. You want the vinegar to be warm, but not boiling. Pour the vinegar in a spray bottle and then add a squirt of dish soap. Shake the contents to mix the two. Spray down your tile, tub, or another dirty item in the bathroom with the mixture while the vinegar is still warm and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes. The warm vinegar helps to lift tough stains, while the soap helps to clean. Use a sponge to wipe down the tiles or tub after a few minutes. Repeat the process until the stains have lifted. 

Baking Soda and Water

Another method that can be used to get your bathroom tile looking great is to create a cleaning paste using baking soda and water. Combine equal parts baking soda and water to form a paste. Then rub the paste directly onto the tiles and grout in your bathroom. The abrasiveness of the paste helps to lift tough stains, while baking soda helps to lighten and clean the tile. Allow the paste to dry before wiping it away with a dampened cloth. 

Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

The last method that can be used to remove tough stains from bathroom tile is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Sprinkle baking soda on the stained tile. Then spray the area with hydrogen peroxide. The baking soda will begin to fizz and bubble, breaking up tough stains. Never mix the two in a water bottle, as you want the fizzing action to occur directly on the stain itself since this is what helps to loosen the stain up. 

Unfortunately, not every stain or spot will lift from tiles. Tiles are typically made from porous materials that may absorb liquids, causing them to be stained below the surface. If you have tried these cleaning methods but still can't get your tiles as clean as you would like, it is time to call in a professional bathroom tile cleaning service. They can help you get your tiles looking as good as new, removing as many stains and spots as possible. Contact a service today like Ultra Clean of Arkansas and see just how clean they can get your bathroom tile.