Your tile floors are a key component of your interiors and you want to keep the look shiny, clean and inviting. A shining ceramic tile floor can make you one proud homeowner and keep you head high as you show your friends and family around your beautiful home.
However, ceramic tile floors need to be looked after and maintained so that they can retain their shiny appearance for a longer time. If neglected, they might start looking quite old rather soon.
If there is heavy foot traffic that brings in plenty of dirt and debris, then you need to clean up your floor regularly. Wax can help to improve the appearance of your ceramic tile floor. However, a buildup of dirt and debris may create an unattractive residue.
There are also simple products that you use everyday with which you can maintain your ceramic tile floor. The baking soda is one of the best cleaners that work well on stains and dirt. All you will have to do is to make your soda cleaning solution using the following procedure:. Ammonia is one of the best floor cleaners with remarkable result in removing floor stains and restoring the shine on floor tiles.
You can add a few drops of ammonia into warm water in a mop bucket and mix well. After that, dip the mop into the cleaning solution and wring thoroughly to avoid excessive application of the cleaning solution.
Thoroughly mop the floor, removing stains, dirt and disinfecting the floor at the same time. In case of persistent stains, use a sponge soaked with the cleaning solution and scrub the stains gently. After cleaning with ammonia solution, you should rinse the floor adequately with freshwater and dry-mop the floor. Vinegar provides a natural tile cleaning solution that is effective for both cleaning the soil and disinfecting the floor. When the vinegar dries up, it leaves a natural scent on the floor that makes the room smell fresh.
Ensure the floor is swept clean before using the vinegar solution. The following steps will guide you on how to make a vinegar solution for cleaning floor tiles. Having the basic knowledge on how to make tile floors shine, you can make your effective cleaning solution at a lower price.
You will add a quarter-cup of ammonia in a clean bucket with a gallon of water. Lightly dampen your mop using this mixture, and work your away around the room. An alternative is to clean the floor by hand using a sponge. This method is more labor-intensive, but it may be necessary if you are tackling tough mildew stains or areas of discoloration.
The diluted ammonia should be removed from the floor. To do so, wipe down the entire surface of the tile floor using fresh water and a clean sponge, mop or washcloth. Baking soda has whitening properties and is mildly abrasive, so it is a great product to clean tile floors with. You will create a thick paste by mixing equal components of baking soda and water together.
Using a toothbrush or another type of scrub brush with soft bristles, scrub the paste onto the tile and grout by hand. After 10 minutes, wipe away the paste using clean water. With proper care, tile can provide your home with beautiful, functional flooring.
We hope that these tips will help extend the life of your floor and hopefully even restore older tile to its former state.
Contact Carpet to Go today to learn more about new tile and other flooring options. November 26, Ryan Long.
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