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July 26th, 2010, 10:50 AM
Ceramic Tile – Maintenance and Upkeep
By Sean | SLS Construcion
Beautiful, Durable and Low Maintenance are three of the main reasons people want glazed ceramic tile installed. Ceramic Tile properly installed and maintained can easily retain its original look for decades. While ceramic tile is durable, it is not indestructible so please be careful not to drop items on it, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any product used. In this article on maintenance & upkeep we are going to cover 5 items one should not do, cover the most popular area’s tile are installed, cover some helpful tips and tricks, and hopefully make it so that you can keep your ceramic tile looking great for many years to come.
Top Five Item’s of what not to do
1. Do not use Steel Wool or other abrasives powders or cleaners as they can scratch the tile, allowing for them to dull or retain more dirt
2. Do not use any chemicals that contain acids, they can damage the finish of the tile & the grout.
3. Do not use bleach, ammonia, to clean your tiles with – it can easily change the colors of the grout.
4. Do not use excessive water to clean, or let water sit for long periods of time on the tile – while the tile may be basically water proof, the grout isn’t & in some cases the underlayment isn’t either
5. Do not let food products, grease, etc… sit for any length of time – clean the mess up as quickly as possible before it stains the tile or the grout.
Ceramic Tile Flooring
First, make sure you sweep your tile floor regularly; this will help prevent the dirt from getting ground into the tile and grout. If you wish to use a vacuum cleaner to sweep, either use one without a beater bar or raise it up to its highest level to avoid scratching the ceramic tiles. If you can avoid tracking the dirt and mud in, do it – use one of those mats on the outside to help cut down the amount.
Link to Full Blog Article
Ceramic Tile – Maintenance and Upkeep (http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/ceramic-tile-maintenance-upkeep)
By Sean | SLS Construcion
Beautiful, Durable and Low Maintenance are three of the main reasons people want glazed ceramic tile installed. Ceramic Tile properly installed and maintained can easily retain its original look for decades. While ceramic tile is durable, it is not indestructible so please be careful not to drop items on it, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any product used. In this article on maintenance & upkeep we are going to cover 5 items one should not do, cover the most popular area’s tile are installed, cover some helpful tips and tricks, and hopefully make it so that you can keep your ceramic tile looking great for many years to come.
Top Five Item’s of what not to do
1. Do not use Steel Wool or other abrasives powders or cleaners as they can scratch the tile, allowing for them to dull or retain more dirt
2. Do not use any chemicals that contain acids, they can damage the finish of the tile & the grout.
3. Do not use bleach, ammonia, to clean your tiles with – it can easily change the colors of the grout.
4. Do not use excessive water to clean, or let water sit for long periods of time on the tile – while the tile may be basically water proof, the grout isn’t & in some cases the underlayment isn’t either
5. Do not let food products, grease, etc… sit for any length of time – clean the mess up as quickly as possible before it stains the tile or the grout.
Ceramic Tile Flooring
First, make sure you sweep your tile floor regularly; this will help prevent the dirt from getting ground into the tile and grout. If you wish to use a vacuum cleaner to sweep, either use one without a beater bar or raise it up to its highest level to avoid scratching the ceramic tiles. If you can avoid tracking the dirt and mud in, do it – use one of those mats on the outside to help cut down the amount.
Link to Full Blog Article
Ceramic Tile – Maintenance and Upkeep (http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/ceramic-tile-maintenance-upkeep)