Tips to clean different tiles at home

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Tiles of our home, there is no doubt that it makes our home luxuriously attractive; but there is no denying of the fact that it is the greatest challenge thrown for the homeowner. It’s not an easy task to clean the tiles and maintain its cleanliness. If we are not careful with its care, we can easily make them lose its sheen. The main damage is caused by abrasive cleaners laden with harmful chemicals which are easily available in market. It can harm the surface of tiles and grout beyond repair.

When it comes to cleaning the tiles, it is not as simple as it looks. Different methods are used to clean tiles made of different materials so that it can shine longer and its life-span too increases. Today we have come up with simple tips to clean the different tiles made of different materials for your home. Have a look and learn the technique.

1. Cleaning of slate tiles

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The rustic charm of slate tiles is intriguing and modern designers just love to use them in modern homes. The uneven surface and natural colour brings in earthy vibe into the room which can be used even to decorate the walls of your home to make it look modern. To retain the beauty of the tile, avoid any dirt or dust build-up on it. This can simply be done by sweeping the surface with soft brush or broom daily. You can wipe the surface with wet mop dipped in warm water and liquid dishwashing solution. Use soft mop for cleaning. Let it dry in air after the wet mop. Rinse only when soapy residue is left on the surface.

However, strictly avoid acid-based cleaner, including the popular vinegar and water solution to clean it.

2. Cleaning of glass tiles

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Mostly used as backsplash in kitchen where it is prone to greasy dirt and water stains, glass tiles look quite repulsive when dirty. To keep its gorgeous shine alive and sparkling, make sure to clean it regularly. Keep a mixture of 50/50 vinegar and water in spray bottle handy. Spray the mixture on the tiles, leave it for 10-15 minutes then wipe it with damp cloth. Make sure that the cloth is damp and not wet. You can use soft brush to clean the surface.

However, don’t ever use hard brush or rough cloth to wipe the surface. Sweep everyday or every time you spill something on it to keep the sparkle intact.

3. Cleaning the ceramic tiles

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It simple to retain the shine of ceramic tiles, all you have to do is to maintain and clean it regularly. Sweep the floor and wet wipe it with mop to get it clean. You can use gentle cleaning agent in water or opt for 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water for sparkling shine. Ensure that the mop you are using to wipe the floor is clean. Dirty mop will not bring back the shine. Twice a week use vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean the tiles. This will clean the dust from grout and prevent it from getting accumulated there. Use gentle scrubber to remove the stubborn stains which cannot be removed by wet mop.

However, avoid harsh and abrasive chemicals and detergents. They can discolour the surface of tiles and damage grout over the period of time.

4. Cleaning the natural stone and marble tiles

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It is quite convenient and simple when it comes to cleaning natural stone and marble tiles. The surface of marble, granite and other natural stone, rough or smooth can be cleaned with any mild detergent and warm water. To avoid scratches, use soft cloth or mop. Rinse with wet mop to remove soapy residue from the surface. Since these tiles are special, use microfiber cloth or mop to clean it.

However, avoid harsh chemical, ceramic tile cleaners, acid or any cheap detergents, and rough and harsh brush to clean it.

5. Cleaning the metallic tiles

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If it is steel, copper and titanium tiles, use the cleaners recommended by the manufacture and avoid regular detergents to clean the surface. Other than these, you can clean the surface of metal tiles using mild detergent and water solution. Use soft cloth to wipe it and then dry it off with cloth so that there is no mark of water left.

However, whichever metal it is, avoid abrasive cleaners, scrubbers, steel wool, ammonia and bleach to clean the surface.

6. Cleaning porcelain or vitrified tiles

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It’s easy to clean and maintain the porcelain or vitrified tiles since it is sturdy, absorbs less water and is stain resistant. For cleaning these tiles all you have to do is sweep it with soft broom and wipe it with wet mop. Once a week run vacuum on the surface to suck away all the dust and dirt. Even a monthly cleaning with water and dishwashing detergent is enough to keep them clean. You can replace the water and detergent with vinegar and water solution too. They can have glossy or non-glossy surface, but you can use same cleaning method on both. These are also ceramic tiles, but stronger than it.

However, clean up the spills immediately before it becomes stain. Cleaning immediately will make your job easier.

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