Balconies and terraces look beautiful when decorated with flower pots of all colors!
However, it often happens that water leaks out of the pots when watering constantly and forms stains on the tiles.
To remove them quickly without damaging the panels of your balcony, here are all the tips you need to have at hand!
Baking soda paste
In addition to its many benefits, baking soda also has an abrasive effect, which is perfect in our case.
For this reason, tile stains can be removed with a simple paste made from baking soda and water.
Prepare it by mixing a tablespoon of the product with a few drops of water until the consistency of a gel is achieved. Then spread the mixture on a sponge and rub it over the affected area until it disappears completely.
Then rinse with plenty of water and you will see that the stain is no longer a problem!
White wine vinegar
It’s not just baking soda, white vinegar also has everything you need to say goodbye to balcony stains caused by flower pots.
This product also helps to polish the area affected by dirt and eliminate bad odors.
Wet the stains on the floor, add a few drops of vinegar to a non-abrasive sponge and scrub vigorously to remove the dirt.
Rinse with lukewarm water and you will quickly get the desired result!
Marseille soap
For balconies with more sensitive floors such as marble or ceramic, the use of Marseille soap is recommended.
Although its degreasing action has always been known, this ingredient is very gentle and does not attack surfaces, so it is perfect in our case.
Dampen a microfiber cloth or soft sponge with water, rub some Marseille soap on it, and wash the floor in the affected area.
In the end, you will also be overwhelmed by the intoxicating scent of the soap!
Yellow soap
Yellow soap is always useful, whether in the washing machine or around the house!
Using it to remove stains from floors outside the balcony will have them shiny and clean in no time!
Take a spoonful of the product, spread it on a non-abrasive sponge and rub vigorously over the stain. You then need to rinse with plenty of water as the soap has released the coconut oil.
To avoid them
Although there are always ways to eliminate them, it is important to avoid them in flower pots, especially if you have special soils.
Below are some useful tips to avoid this little problem:
- Use saucers that can catch water falling from the floor and empty them when filled with water.
- Hold the pots up with special feet so you can wipe them more easily and immediately see the stain forming.
- Use lime-free water for the benefit of plants and soil.