There’s no doubt that tiled floors adds a lot to the splendor of the house, be it in the kitchen, bathroom or anywhere else. But beauty needs care as well! Just like other stuff, tiles too are prone to falling prey to those tough stains, spills and grease buildup. This is the reason you must set a regular cleaning routine before the tiles become extremely hard-to-clean. We understand that you may find it tiring to clean the tile floors on a daily basis but with five easy tips listed below, you will surely find it to be much easier than you thought.
Daily sweeping
Sweep off your tile floors on a daily basis to prevent the dirt and dust buildup but try to do that using a vacuum or a fluffy mop instead of a straw broom because that will only increase the problems by making scratches on your tiles. Whereas dusting with a fluffy mop or vacuuming will remove the dust smoothly without harming the tiles.
Don’t forget to wipe off with water
Vacuuming can surely remove all the loose dust particles, but the tiles won’t be able to shine again without the use of water on them. So after removing all the dirt particles, you must use a floor mop dipped in warm water and wipe off the tiles thoroughly to bring back its old glossy shine. However you can choose alternate days for this cleaning process but try to mop the floor at least twice or thrice every week.
Dry it off as soon as possible
Once you are done with mopping the floor, try not to leave the tiles wet for a long time. Use fans and dryers to dry the damp floor as soon as possible because wet surfaces tends to attract dust particles very quickly making way for them to become moldy grimes that are difficult to remove.
Attend the spills
Next we have spells, with the tendency to damage the tile flooring most often if left unattended. Do not let the spills stay on the tiles for a long period of time and wipe them off with a sponge even if it’s just a water spillage. Whereas for the more sturdy spills and stains like raw meat or pet spills, you must use an antibacterial disinfectant solution which will help in cleaning all the bacteria traces from the floor. However, such cleansers are high on chemicals which may adversely affect your tiles making them dull and lifeless, so try not to spray them too much on the entire tile flooring apart from the affected area.
Place a doormat
Another important precautionary measure that is often overlooked by the homeowners is placing a doormat both inside and outside the house. A doormat helps in preventing the muddy shoe marks while it also stops whatever comes along with the shoes right there at the door mat, keeping your tile floors clean and shiny. However, placing a doormat becomes a necessity, especially in the snow and rainy seasons.
Try homemade deep-cleaning solutions
Are you tired of wiping off your greasy tiles time and again without getting any fruitful results? If yes, then it’s about time you should replace your regular cleaners with some effective deep-cleaning solutions! While if you don’t know which one to go for, here are some suggestions for you
- Take a gallon of lukewarm water and make a grease-removing solution by adding half cup white vinegar in it. Vinegar is found to be high on acidity and thus it will help in removing the sturdy grease buildup. Whereas you can also replace vinegar with half cup of rubbing alcohol, as it also works great as a grease-removing agent especially for the kitchen tiles.
- Take some dish washing detergent and make a cleaning solution by mixing it with fresh water. This easy-to-made cleaner also proves to be affective in removing the tough grease stains from the tile floors.
- Next deep-cleaning solution that we have on the list is a mixture of warm water with half cup scouring powder. Apply this cleaning mixture on the stained area with a cloth and let the mixture settle on the stain for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Once the mixtures sits on the area, scrub it out using a brush but make sure to use a brush with soft bristles because hard ones can scratch the tiles instead of cleaning them. After you are done scrubbing, wipe off the tiles with lukewarm water and a cloth. You can repeat the procedure again if the stains aren’t removed the first time.
- Remember that vinegar and other acidic cleaning solutions tends to wear down the natural stone tile floors. So try and opt for cleaners with neutral pH value such as cornstarch, dish washing soap and baking soda.
Need help from a professional?
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