How-To’s and Other Useful Watch-Out’s for Your Tiles
Even high-performance tiles need your care to last. So it’s handy to have a few simple preventive measures up your sleeves to keep them looking great.
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CLEANING - PROTECTIVE
MEASURES - PROACTIVE
STEPS
DAILY
CLEANING
Daily Cleaning
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Clean and sweep or vacuum your tiles regularly to prevent dirt from building up
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A mixture of vinegar and warm water is a proven cleaning agent that’s also naturally gentle on tiles but you can also opt for a mild, soapless detergent as an alternative
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Avoid abrasive cleaning agents to prevent minute scratches from appearing on tiles
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To remove a stubborn spot, scrub with a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water
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For remnant grout on tile surfaces, use only trusted grout cleaners to clean it off
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MEASURES
PROACTIVE
STEPS
What to Do When This Happens
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Dirt & Stains
Concern
Why do my tiles get dirty or stained very easily?
Causes
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Grout haze — Remnant grout that has trapped dirt on tile surface over time
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Residual detergent — Improper rinsing will cause detergent residue to dry on tiles and trap dirt, causing them to look white
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Improperly sealed tiles — Tiles that haven’t been properly cleaned or sealed during installation or usage of an inferior sealant
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Spill — A spill that has been left on the tiles for too long can stain and penetrate the sealant
Solutions
Grout haze and residual detergent build-up:
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Clean with a heavy-duty tile and grout cleaner and rinse off thoroughly. Otherwise, try a phosphoric acid cleaner with poultice Improperly sealed tiles
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Carefully remove stains with a poultice, water and a white nylon scouring pad
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Clean with heavy duty tile and grout cleaner
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Seal only with reputable sealant in the market
