Do's And Don't s When Cleaning Tile Floors
Things To DO When Cleaning Tile Floors
- Regularly wash and remove water as quickly as possible.
- Rise with a mild detergent
- Vacuum regularly, at least twice a week for large areas
- Never apply wax to a ceramic tiled floor
- Do not regularly use ammonia based cleaners or strongly acidic based cleaners as the grout will erode and degrade over time. Use them to get rid of hard to remove stains, but not as a regular cleaning agent.
- Non epoxy grouts should be sealed at least twice a year with silicone based grout sealers as this will help keep them cleaner and stop dirt getting underneath the grout. Always clean the grout before applying a sealer.
- Clean up all spills immediately to prevent staining of the grout.
- Tiles such as marble and granite and easier to maintain and clean than ceramic tiles, regularly cleaning them with warm water will keep them perfectly clean and in spotless condition.
- Before cleaning the bathroom tiles, let the shower run hot water to steam the dirt loose, this will save you a lot of time scrubbing.
- For stains that simply aren't budging, apply a paste of scouring powder and water. Let this paste sit on the stain for 5 minutes. Scrub with a nylon scrub pad, rinse and repeat or wipe dry if the stain is removed.
- When trying to remove mildew it's best to sponge with a solution of ammonia and water, use sparingly and do not wash the entire tiled floor with the solution. Only the parts with mildew and mould you are trying to get rid of.
- To get rid of soot and charcoal stains from a fireplace or the tiles near a fireplace, create a mixture of lemon juice and salt. Apply this solution to the tiles and wash thoroughly.
Things To Avoid When Cleaning Tile Floors
Do not use steel wool or excessive scouring powder or other abrasives that can scratch the finish of the tile. These are for stubborn, difficult to remove stains. Not regular cleaning. Following 5 materials you should never use to clean tiles.
- Harsh chemicals
- Colored chemicals
- Bleach
- Coarse scrubbers
- Acidic cleaners
- Do not regularly use ammonia or bleach based cleaning agents as they will discolor your grout.
- Don't let spills sit for too long as they will seep into the grout and stain the tiles.
- Ceramic tiles are highly durable but will crack and chip if too much force and pressure is applied, be mindful of the furniture and weight you place on the tiles.
- When moving heavy things across your tiled floor, such as a grand piano, it’s best to have a lot of extra help rather than scrape and damage your tiles.
- Cover the foot stands and table legs of furniture with tile guards to protect the floors from being damaged.
Hopefully these tips are useful to you and the health of your tiles improves by the application of the above. I hope I saved you some trouble and some money by saving you from finding these things out the hard way. For More Info Call Deluxe Tile Cleaning’s Tile and Grout Cleaning Melbourne Team @1300 331 708