Tile Flooring
Tile flooring is a popular choice for many homes and offices. It's durability, ease of maintenance, and beautiful appearance make tile a very appealing option.
There are many types of tile that can be used for flooring in your home or office. Each type of tile has it's own advantages and disadvantages to consider, but not matter which type of tile you choose, it will require regular cleaning and maintenance. In order for tile floors to maintain their appearance and stand the test of time, there are some basic maintenance and cleaning requirements that must be closely followed. This ranges from basic sweeping and mopping to professional buffing and grout cleaning. With many years of experience maintaining tile floors, our flooring technicians can help you put together a maintenance plant that will maximize the life and look of your tile floors.
Here are some Important Tips
for maintaining your Tile Flooring
Use Walk-Off Mats
This simple step is important for all types of tile flooring. Use walk-off mats at all entryways to catch as much debris as possible as people enter/exit the building. Mats should be vacuumed daily and changed on a regular basis.
Sweep & Dust Mop Daily
This step is important for all tiles floors, regardless of the specific type of tile that is being cleaned. Removing dirt, soil, and other debris from the surface of tile flooring helps to prevent damaging the tile finish.
For Ceramic & Porcelain Tiles - Damp Mop Frequently
Use a mild detergent and clean water to mop tile floors. It's best to use a wash cloth or chamois mop rather than a sponge mop to help avoid staining the grout. If your mop water becomes dirty, change it out for clean water to avoid causing the tiles to look cloudy. To help avoid spots on your tile, it's best to dry the floors with a lint free cloth rather than allowing them to air dry. Any stains that are discovered should be addressed quickly and with appropriate cleaning solution to avoid long term staining and tile damage.
Stone Tile Floors
Natural stone tile floors should not be cleaned with all purpose of traditional floor cleaning products as the chemicals will damage the floor surface. Always use cleaning agents that are specially designed for your specific type of stone flooring.
Slate Tile Floors
Slate tile floors may be cleaned with mild detergents as long as they do not contain any type of acidic chemicals. For example, any cleaning solutions that contain lemon or vinegar should be avoided to help ensure that the floor surface is not damaged. Once the floor has been mopped, it's best to dry the floor right away with a soft, lint free towel to avoid water spots.
Marble Tile Floors
Marble tile floors may be cleaned with mild detergents as long as they do not contain any type of acidic chemicals. For example, any cleaning solutions that contain lemon or vinegar should be avoided to help ensure that the floor surface is not damaged. Also, avoid any type of cleaning instrument that may scratch the tile surface, such as a scouring pad or a brush with tough bristles. Once the floor has been mopped, it's best to dry the floor right away with a soft, lint free towel to avoid water spots.
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