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Tile Cleaning Tips: Avoid Harsh Chemicals and Abrasives
A lot of people make a big mistake where tile cleaning is concerned. They use harsh chemicals such as ammonia or bleach to clean their floors. First off, on bleach and ammonia, don't use them. Why not? well for one, while you will remove dirt and grime, you also have a good chance of stripping away the glaze on porcelain or ceramic tile. Instead of bleach and ammonia, use a mild all-purpose cleaner, or better still, use the product that your tile manufacturer recommends. There are plenty of other products out there that are milder and will get you the same results. Now, let's cover scrubbing your tile?Should you scrub your tile? Yes and no. It is perfectly acceptable to scrub your tile using a soft bristled brush and a gentle cleaning solution. When in doubt, use a pH neutral cleaner such as dish washing soap. Never scrub your tile with anything abrasive such as steel wool, abrasive powders or you run a risk of damaging your tile's finish. Usually, all you really need to clean your tile and grout is soft cleaning cloths and mops.
Cleaning Your Tile: Mop Up Spills and Protect Your Tile
If something spills on your tile floor, wipe it up immediately. While your tile is largely protected from damage by its finish, you have no idea if whatever you spill on your floor is chemically reactive or not. You could end up with the finish of your tile stripped away because you didn't get to the spill on time. Another reason to clean up spills is the damage that it can cause to your grout. Grout, after all is highly absorbent. Your grout can quickly be stained by spills that haven't been mopped up. Another thing you might want to consider is contacting a tile cleaning service to do grout sealing on your tile. This will help your tile repel stains and protect both your grout as well as your tile.
On the subject of protecting your tile, even though tile is fairly hard and durable, you may want to put furniture protectors on the bottom of chair and table legs, as well as any potted plants. Be extra careful if you move your furniture, as you could end up scratching your tile. For professional results on your floor, make sure you call a professional tile cleaning service.
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Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning
4019 Stahl Rd, Suite 202
San Antonio TX 78217
(210) 637-5050
http://www.lonestartileandgroutcleaning.com
