One of the many great properties of ceramic and porcelain tiles is that they have low maintenance requirements. Follow some important tips to keep your floor and wall tiles in top condition year after year.

DO

Clean tiles and stones with a damp sponge or soft cotton swab using a small amount of tile cleaner and warm water. Make sure detergent is neutral, non-acidic and non-alkaline. Heavy alkaline detergents leave a residue over time. These residues stick to the tile surface and attract dust.
For very dirty floors, use a strong cleaning agent suitable for ceramic and porcelain surfaces.

Clean your tile step by step

What You’ll Need

• Equipment / Tools
• Broom and dustpan or vacuum
• Rag or chamois mop
• Bucket
• Dry cloth
• Materials
• All-purpose cleaner or dish soap
• Warm water

Instructions

Cleaning agent for tiles
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How to Clean Ceramic or Porcelain Tile Floors

The most common tile, ceramic and porcelain floors are often difficult to see for dirt buildup at your feet, but are easy to maintain. For ceramic and porcelain tiles, use almost all types of cleaners, including all-purpose cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and just white vinegar. The tiles will not be scratched or lose their luster. Vacuum or vacuum the tiles
Make sure you can enter the dirty corners. Microfiber duster easily picks up dust and hair. Clean the floor of tiles Soak a rag or chamois, not a sponge mop, in a solution that combines a cleaner with warm water. Squeeze out excess water to keep it moist and not moist.

Dishwashing Liquid Tile Cleaning Solution

1. Move the mop across the floor with smooth, gentle movements.
2. Follow the pattern as you move across the room so you don’t miss an inch of floor.
3. Clean the tiled floor with a mop
4. Change the water regularly
5. Rinse a mop or rag and the water will naturally become cloudy. Drain dirty water and refill it regularly to prevent a turbid dirt film from remaining on the tiles. When you’re done and notice this haze, make a mixture of white vinegar and hot water and wipe the film with a damp cloth to remove it.
6. Remove the clip on the mop and pour water into the bucket
7. Clean the grout Spray
   grout with a specially formulated grout cleaner or mix with bleach (gloves to prevent bleach from sticking with bare hands) Please wear). Let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse.

Tile Floor Spray Cleaner

1. Dry the floor with a clean cloth
2. If the tiles are prone to water, dry them with a clean cloth immediately after wiping.
3. Wipe the tile floor with a towel
   

   How to clean the marble or natural stone tile floor

   Marble, slate, or granite tile floors can be cleaned in much the same way as porcelain or ceramic tiles, but some There are restrictions. Sweeping a floor of natural stone tiles is much more vulnerable to scratches than ceramic or porcelain.
   Make sure you are using the correct floor vacuum. Slate and marble tiles do not tolerate acids such as vinegar, while granite tiles require a neutral and neutral detergent at pH to prevent discoloration.

DO NOT

Do not use ordinary soap or tile and stone cleaners. This cleaner will discolor the surface and leave a film that allows mold to grow, making your tiles look cloudy, dull and dirty! Do not use

acid or ammonia based detergents as they may affect the color of the grout. Acid detergent etches polished marble and gives it a matte finish. Marble polishing is an expensive and time-consuming task that only professionals can perform.
Do not use bleach or vinegar as they are both acidic. These fluids cause costly joint damage and can even cloud some natural stone surfaces. Do not use steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean tiles or stones. These materials can scratch or dull the surface. Loose steel particles remaining on the grout cause rust spots.

One of the many great properties of ceramic and porcelain tiles is that they have low maintenance requirements. Follow some important tips to keep your floor and wall tiles in top condition year after year.