A friend talked to me on the phone a few days ago, saying that her newly renovated home obviously uses clean water and a clean mop, but after mopping the ground, the home will emit an indescribable fishy smell, I don't know what caused it, bringing a very uncomfortable feeling to life.
Phenomena such as the smell of the tiles after mopping the floor have happened in many people's homes. I thought about it for a while, probably because of these reasons.
The quality of the tiles is too poor
From the material of the tile, there are a lot of non-porcelain tiles on the market before, the brick structure is relatively not dense enough, with a high water absorption rate, after a long time of mopping, these tiles absorb a large amount of water trapped on the surface and emit it, so that there is an unpleasant fishy smell, we call it "anti-smell".
Some inferior tiles are pressed from clay, which contains a high iron content and is prone to produce some special smells after encountering water, which is the "fishy smell" we smell. This is because when the iron element inside the clay brick comes into contact with water, after a certain period of time, an oxidation reaction may occur, forming rust, which makes people feel offended.
There are also some ceramic tiles that contain shell powder, and tiles made of this material are also prone to fishy smells. Therefore, when we choose ceramic tiles, we must understand their material and water absorption, which is the key to good tiles.
But there are very few cases like this, after all, now with the widespread popularity of the Internet, the vast majority of people know that they must pick all the tiles when they buy tiles for decoration. So even if it is a full tile, why does it smell fishy?
The cleaning tools are too dirty
Another reason is caused by cleaning tools, for example, the quality of the tiles at home is excellent, but there is a fishy smell after mopping with a mop, then the problem lies in the mop.
In this case, it's simple, just change to a new mop to mop the floor.
Problems with water quality
Due to the habit of frugality, many friends will reuse the water at home, such as using foot washing water, water filtered from a water purifier or condensate from an air conditioner to wash the mop and then mop the floor. However, while this saves water, it can also cause some problems.
This reused water often contains bacteria, dirt or other microorganisms that can grow on the floor tiles and cause a fishy smell after mopping. Especially when this water is stored for a long time or the container is not clean enough, it is more likely to breed bacteria and increase the risk of fishy odors.
Therefore, in order to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the home environment, it is recommended that everyone try to use clean and clean water when mopping the floor. Consider using tap water or filtered purified water to wash the mop, and change the mop and clean the mop bucket regularly to reduce the possibility of bacterial growth and fishy odor.
Cleaning tips
Mopping the floor with a few drops of toilet water and an appropriate amount of white vinegar, dish soap or laundry detergent to the mopping water and mopping the floor with a mop dipped in this water can effectively help remove the fishy smell. These items all have some cleaning and odor removal properties, which are able to neutralize or mask the rust smell in terracotta tiles.
In addition, it is also a very environmentally friendly and practical way to mop the floor using water boiled from orange peels. Orange peel has a natural aromatic component, which can not only remove the fishy smell after mopping the floor, but also leave a faint orange aroma, making the indoor air more fresh and pleasant. This method is simple and inexpensive, making it a good helper for household cleaning.
Mop the floor with a floor cleaning board
Some people find it too troublesome to mop the floor with toilet water and white vinegar, and they can also use floor cleaning tablets to mop the floor. Floor cleaning tablets are indeed an efficient and convenient way to clean, no matter how stubborn the stains on the floor are, just mop the floor with water that dissolves the floor cleaning tablets, and with a light wipe, the floor will look like new. It can not only remove the fishy smell, but also increase the fragrance. Because this floor cleaning tablet contains active enzymes and stain removers inside it. When the cleaning tablets dissolve in water, these ingredients work quickly to easily disintegrate all kinds of stains. With floor cleaning tablets, mopping the floor becomes much easier and more convenient, saving us a lot of time and effort.
In addition to the powerful cleaning function, the floor cleaning tablets are also added with a maintenance ingredient. Whether it's a wooden floor, tile or other material, you can maintain your floor by consistently using floor cleaning tablets.
After each cleaning, the floor will be as smooth and shiny as waxed, which will enhance the overall aesthetics of the home and make our living environment more comfortable and pleasant.
Xiao Mu has something to say
If you want tiles to have no fishy smell, you need to:
Don't buy inferior tiles, pay attention to water absorption rather than just care about price and brand;
Replace the cleaning mop regularly to keep it clean and fresh;
There is also water for mopping the floor, and clean ones at the end. #夏季日常随手拍#