How do I clean wall tiles in Nairobi homes?

Wall tiles in Nairobi kitchens and bathrooms accumulate grease, soap scum, limescale, and mould. Each type of buildup requires a different approach.

Kitchen Wall Tiles

Kitchen tiles behind the hob accumulate cooking grease — the primary challenge in Nairobi homes where ugali, meat, and chapati cooking generates significant grease splatter.

• Apply kitchen degreaser spray; leave 3–5 minutes to penetrate
• Scrub with a non-scratch sponge or soft brush; pay attention to grout lines
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth; dry with a microfibre cloth to prevent streaking
• For built-up grease: apply neat bicarbonate of soda paste, leave 10 minutes, scrub and rinse

Bathroom Wall Tiles

Bathroom tiles deal with soap scum and Nairobi hard water limescale.

• Apply a diluted white vinegar solution (50:50 with water) to tile surfaces
• Leave 5–10 minutes to dissolve mineral deposits
• Wipe clean with a microfibre cloth
• For heavy limescale: use a proprietary tile descaler (Viakal)
• Do not use vinegar on natural stone tiles (marble, travertine)

Grout Between Wall Tiles

• Apply oxygen bleach paste; leave 15 minutes; scrub with grout brush
• For mould: professional steam cleaning is the safest and most effective method

For professional tile and grout cleaning in Nairobi, visit Bestcare Cleaning Services or call 0709004600.