Caring for Tile Floors
Tile Floors:
What to Do:
- Do sweep or vacuum to remove any dust or abrasive material.
- Do mop floor using a tile cleaner or prepare a cleaning solution using a non-sudsy ammonia cleaner designed for cleaning ceramic tile.
- Do wipe glazed walls with a cloth or sponge dampened with a tile cleaner or a non oil-based cleaner.
- Do clean unglazed wall and floor tiles in a similar manner using a tile cleaner or a solution of water and soapless detergent instead of an all-purpose cleaner.
- Do use a sealer on grout joints (sealer should be used 28 days after grout is installed allowing grout to fully cure - be sure to clean area first).
- Do promptly clean any food, soft drinks, alcohol, etc. spills with a sponge or damp, well-wrung cloth. Spray cleaner to dissolve spot and wipe off.
What Not to Do:
- Do Not use harsh cleaning agents (such as steel wool pads), these can scratch or damage the surface of the tile.