Smart & Simple Ways To Clean Your Tile Flooring

One of the advantages of tile flooring is that it is really easy to clean and maintain. Keeping your tile flooring clean and fresh is quite simple. Here are a few simple steps when cleaning your sarana tile.

Tiles are among the most favorite and resilient flooring options available today. Tile installation and the tile itself is so affordable, making it an ideal option for those homeowners who are looking for long-lasting and beautiful flooring. Aside from being so durable and flexible, they are as well very easy to clean and maintain. 

Keeping your tile flooring clean and fresh looking is quite simple. You just have to follow these simple and smart tips.

Cleaning the surface area

Depending on how many people are staying in your house, you may need to sweep the floor a couple of times per week. If you have kids or pets in the house, you can vacuum or sweep the floor at least once a day or as soon as you observe some grit and sand in the flooring. It is important to sweep away the grit and sand as they can scratch the tile's surface and make it look dull.

Mop as often as needed

Mop the floor as often as needed. Instead of using a sponge mop, opt for a chamois mop or rag. Sponge mop tend to push the dirt into the grout lines instead of absorbing it.

Make your own cleaning solution

For the cleaning solution, use the mixture of hot water and mild detergent. Don't forget to change your solution a few times during the cleaning process to make sure that the mop is clean enough. Using a dirty mop can make your sarana tile look cloudy.

Dealing with tough stains and soapy residue

For tough stains, you can use the vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice plus hot water solution. You can also use an all-purpose non-abrasive cleaner. Wet a clean cloth with the solution and apply it directly to the floor using your hand or foot. Then pat it dry afterwards with the use of a lint-free cloth. This will also work best for the soapy residue in your kitchen or bathroom tiles Ottawa.

Keeping the grout clean

The secret to achieving a beautiful and fresh looking tile flooring is to keep the grout clean. The grout is so porous that it can easily absorb dirt, stains and grease. No matter how you clean the surface area of your flooring, if your grout is dirty, you will still have a dingy-looking floor. 

Cleaning the grout is perhaps the most challenging part of maintaining a tile flooring most especially when you have mosaic tiles. Although you can find a lot of commercial cleaners in the supermarket, it is still better to opt for a safer cleaning solution.

A paste made out of the mixture of water and baking soda will do wonders for your dirty grout. Simply prepare the paste and rub it directly on the stain. You can leave it for 10 minutes or more. If you are dealing with a tough stain, let the paste sit on the stained area overnight. Scrub the stain away using an old toothbrush or a stiff nylon brush. Avoid using a metal brush for this step as it can damage the grout.

If needed, reapply the baking soda paste and scrub the stain again. Once the stains are all gone, cover the grout with a silicon-base sealer. The sealer will help repel dirt accumulation and stains in the future.

And that's it. Easy, right?