Over time, Grime, dirt, and contaminants build up in the pores of the grout lines and on your tile surfaces. This makes them look discolored and dull. Mildew can develop on the damp areas. Tile and grout needs more than a quick pass cleaning with home-cleaning products and a sponge.
Here are some methods for the right way to clean your tile floors:
Professional Tile Cleaner
In order to get the BEST tile and grout deep cleaning, you need will need to hire a true professional that is an expert and does it for a living.
The expert will use professional grade cleaning products and equipment that are the best and safest way to bring back shine to your tile and brighten the grout as if it was new!
Once professionally cleaned, you will want to use sealing products which will maintain your tile floors in between professional cleanings. If you seal your dirty tile, it will keep the dirt trapped.
Don’t spend hours or days scrubbing your tile flooring using caustic cleaning products.
Regular Cleaning
Better Homes & Gardens recommends to “sweep or vacuum your glazed tile floors regularly to keep them from getting dull. Tiles may be resistant to dirt, but sand and grit can dull glazed surfaces. Clean tile with mild detergent and clean water, using a rag or chamois-type mop rather than a sponge mop. The latter pushes dirty water into grout lines and makes them harder to clean. Be sure to change the water frequently while mopping; dirty water equals a cloudy floor”.
Removing a film
If soapy residue sits on tiles, it will make them appear hazy. By using a nonabrasive all-purpose cleaner or mild acid like fresh lemon juice (on ceramic), you can remove the hazy film. Rinse it with water and buff dry with a clean cloth.
Grout
The grout is important to clean and keep fresh looking. If your grout is dirty, your tile floors will look old and dingy. Grout is porous and absorbs stains, dirt, grease, etc. Use a paste of baking soda and water to clean the grout. Then, rub it on the stain and let it sit overnight. Use a stiff nylon brush to scrub the stain in the morning. If necessary, repeat the process. Then, apply a silicone-base sealer to the grout to repel future stains.
Contact Auburn Carpet Specialists to get a free estimate to clean your tile and group and seal the grout in between cleanings.
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