Use and Care Guide
Porcelain and ceramic tile are easy to clean. Due to their impenetrable glazed surfaces,
tiles are resistant to water, dirt, chemicals, oil, debris, and even germs and bacteria. It is
highly recommended to sweep or vacuum the surface of your floors prior to washing
them with water to prevent the tile from becoming muddy or leaving a residue after
cleaning. There are many cleaning solutions on the market today suitable for cleaning tile,
but it is best to stick to a pH neutral cleaner or water with a mild soap solution. This will
increase the longevity of the application including the grout. Although the glaze of a tile
is resistant to staining they are not always chemical proof and, in some cases, will discolor
if exposed to aggressive chemicals. The following instructions explain how to clean glazed
tile surfaces.
TILE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
POST-INSTALLATION CLEANING
Cleaning is a necessary step at the end of
each job. The inappropriate or late
removal of the residues may leave streaks
that are dicult to remove at a later
time. These streaks can form into a
cement film on the floor that will absorb
every type of dirt, giving the impression
that the material is constantly dirty.
REMOVING CEMENT FILLERS
1. Wash the floor with a heavy-duty tile
and grout cleaner which is a solution
ready to use straight out of the bottle. If
necessary, a water and acid solution
must be used to cut through heavier
film.
2. Follow manufacturers’ instructions
closely regarding application and clean
up.
3. Rinse floors thoroughly with water to
ensure that the floor is free from deter-
gents or residues. If needed, the opera-
tion can be repeated.
CLEANING GLAZED PRODUCTS
For glazed tiles, use the following instruc-
tions for general cleaning:
1. Sweep or vacuum loose dirt and dust
from the floor. An untreated dry dust
mop is recommended instead of a
broom.
2. Mop the floor with a mild detergent,
degreaser, or tile cleaning solution (do
not use wax, oil-based, or abrasive clean-
ers).
3. Rinse the tile thoroughly with clean
water.
4. Drying with a clean cloth or rag is
recommended to increase the shine.
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