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Care
and Maintenance
Ceramic
tiles are one of the most durable surfaces for floor
and wall covering as compared to many others. However,
durability of the surface of the tiles depends on the
manner in which it is used and maintained.
A tiled floor or wall that has been properly planned
and installed is an extremely strong surface, especially
as compared to other surfaces covered with less hard,
or more stainable and flammable surfaces.
Some precaution and common sense actions will ensure
the long lasting quality look of our tiles. Below please
find a handy guide to care and maintenance of ceramic
tiles:
Type
of tile Routine cleaning Heavy duty cleaning
Glazed wall tiles Wipe with damp cloth or sponge using
all purpose cleaner. Use window cleaner for glossy surfaces.
Wipe dry with cloth Clean with commercial tiles cleaner
or all purpose cleaner using non metallic scouring pad
or very fine grade stainless steel pad. Rinse and wipe
dry
Glazed floor tiles Vacuum regularly to remove gritty
particles. Damp mop using solution of water and soap
less detergent. Use commercial tile cleaner or strong
solution of water and soap less detergent. If stained
use scouring powder paste or diluted flash cleaner.
Let stand for ten to fifteen minutes, brush and scrub.
(if you use flash, be careful of the fumes, and ware
gloves). Rinse and dry. For large areas and for areas
that are difficult to clean, a powder scrubber is recommended.
Notes:
1-
The tile surface is composed of the tile and joint.
Both must be treated well.
2- Grout may present a special cleaning problem because
it is susceptible to many staining agents. Apply a silicone
sealer to grout joints several times a year for maximum
protection.
3- In addition to keeping the grout clean, be sure to
keep grout joints in good repair
4- Some harsh detergents could damage the joints which
are cement based material. Only joints with epoxy material
have high resistance to chemicals.
5- With colored grot test a small inconspicuous area
first or follow grouts manufacturer recommendations.
6- Do not combine ammonia with house hold bleaches
Stain removal guide:
Type
of stain Cleaning method
Grease and fats, beer, wine Soda and water
or commercial spot lifter
Ink and colored dyes Household bleach, Acid base
Coffee, tea, food, fruit, juices Neutral cleaner, in
hot water followed by hydrogen peroxide or household
bleach.
Blood Hydrogen peroxide or house hold bleach
Grease from machines, Rubber, paint, candle wax Solvent,
turpentine, thinner
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