Cleaning Ceramic Tile Flooring - What You Need To Know

So you've just purchased and installed a brand new ceramic tile floor. Great! Now what? What kind of maintenance is required to keep it looking like new? What kind of cleaning solution should you use? What are some common problems people face cleaning ceramic tile? All good questions, friend. The following are helpful tips for cleaning and protecting ceramic tile flooring. Good luck!

1. Sweep
Dirt and dust can stubbornly cling to ceramic tile, especially if the tile has a textured surface. Your first step in the fight against tile grime is to get out the broom. Sweeping helps loosen trapped dirt and dust particles from the surface of tiles and can dramatically improve the look of your floor. You can even use a vacuum to get to the hard-to-reach dirt and debris stuck between tiles. Make sure your vacuum doesn't have a beater bar, though - those can scratch and chip ceramic tile flooring.

2. Use Mats
Doormats can be a ceramic tile floor's best friend. Placing mats at entrances will help catch dirt, mud, and other debris before it can be tracked onto your floor. Be sure to shake out or wash the mats often. If your mat isn't clean, it won't offer much protection against grime.

3. Mop
Ceramic flooring should be mopped every now and then to remove built-up dirt and debris that sweeping couldn't catch. Use only a manufacturer-recommended cleaner, as some cleaners are too corrosive to use on ceramic tile. Never use an abrasive scouring powder or steel wool to clean tile; you'll end up with a scratched floor.

4. Clean Regularly and Often
Nothing is as dangerous to the appearance of ceramic tile flooring as time. If you don't clean up spills and messes as soon as they happen, the dirt and grime can start to decompose and corrode the tile. Even something as simple as sweeping once or twice a week will work wonders in helping your floor age well.

5. Be Careful with Furniture
As we mentioned before, ceramic tile flooring can easily scratch. If you will be moving heavy furniture or appliances, make sure to use pads or mats to prevent scratching.

Questions about ceramic tile flooring installation or maintenance? Call us today at 1-800-638-5787, or email us at sales@buyrightcarpet.com.

Ceramic tile can be used for many different projects, including flooring, counter-tops, and sink backsplash tiling.