How to Clean & Maintain Your Tile Floors
The first step in maintaining your tile floors is to know the type of tile you have. It might seem straightforward, but different tiles require different care. Here’s a guide to help you clean and maintain various types of tile floors:
- Natural Stone: This type of tile is cut from stone and is not hand-made. Use a neutral cleaning product, which is safe for natural stone tiles. When scrubbing, opt for a soft bristle brush to avoid damaging the tiles. Avoid hard bristled brushes to prevent potential damage. Using hot water can help accelerate the cleaning process and remove grease or soil more effectively.
- Ceramic or Marble Tile: These tiles are less delicate than natural stone and can handle a bit more pressure and stronger cleaning products. A medium bristled brush is ideal for getting into grout lines. You can use a cleaner with a pH level of around 10-12, which is usually indicated on the product label. High pH products are effective at removing soil and grease. As with natural stone, use hot water to enhance the cleaning process.
Regardless of the tile type, always mop your floor with clean hot water after cleaning. This step neutralizes the cleaning products and helps prevent the tiles from getting dirty again too quickly.
I hope you found this guide helpful for cleaning and maintaining your tile floors.
If you have any questions about Tile & Grout Cleaning, feel free to contact Rodriguez Cleaning & Restoration Services. Call us at 502-365-6779 or email us at info@www.rodriguezcleanpro.com. We look forward to assisting you!
