Ceramic tile is unparalleled in the flooring industry for its durability. Properly installed and maintained, it could easily last the lifetime of your home. So how do we maintain it?
Tile is completely stain resistant; it does not absorb liquids, or odours. But depending on the surface of the tile you’ve chosen, dirt and spills may be left on the tile especially on those textured slate-like finishes.
Step One:
Sweep or vacuum your floor to remove any dust, hair, debris
Step Two:
Damp mop or if very dirty, get down on your hands and knees with a sponge or brush. Use a cleaning solution of warm water mixed with ammonia or a commercial cleaner such as Stonetech’s tile and stone cleaner (2 oz to 1 gallon for regular cleaning), mop your floor changing water often to ensure soil is not re-deposited.
Note: we do not recommend vinegar as it is an acid and can damage grout.
For shower walls and floors, you may wish to use a stronger cleaner (or less diluted version of the above) to remove soap scum.
I definitely recommend using a soft brush on the shower floor tiles to remove residue.
Step Three:
Rinse, squeegee walls, and allow to dry completely before using or walking on it.
If it is your grout that needs some attention, please see our blog ‘cleaning and caring for your grout’ for more information.
If you need extra help cleaning your tiles we are glad to do it for you - call me at the store to set up a free estimate - 905-892-5756
Gayle Baltjes-Chataway
Star Tile Centre
