Tile Care
With proper daily care and maintenance, as well as dealing with spills and stains effectively, you can keep your tile floors shining for decades.
Daily Care & Maintenance
The key to daily tile care and maintenance is removing as much dirt, debris, and pet dander from the tile surface and grout as possible, before the particles become abrasive. Preventative measures include using mats to scrape footwear at all entranceways, using area rugs throughout the home, brushing pets regularly, and keeping pet nails trimmed. Sweep your tile with a soft bristle broom or dust-mop daily or as frequently as possible. Check with your tile manufacturer's warranty before investing in a robot vacuum cleaner.
Dealing With
Spills & Stains
When spills do occur on your tile, treat them as promptly as possible to prevent stains from forming on your floor or grout work. Use paper towels and a spoon to gently lift any solid material, then begin wiping the liquid spill with a dry clean cloth or paper towels. Start from the perimeter of the spill and work towards the center. Use a gentle tile-specific cleaner to spot-treat as needed.
When wet-mopping your tile floor or using a Swiffer WetJet system, use as little water as needed to clean your floors and ensure a dry surface in a reasonable amount of time afterward. To clean grout, use a grout-specific cleaner and a grout brush.
More About Tile
Make sure to read on for more helpful information about tile and how to prepare for your new tile installation.
