Use and Care Manual

RESIDENTIAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF METROPOLITAN
CERAMICS UNGLAZED CERAMIC TILE
A Metropolitan Ceramics tile floor is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain. The best
maintenance program for residential ceramic floor tile consists of good dirt and abrasive
grit control, early removal of accidental stains and spills, and a regular floor protection
program.
Routine mopping using Hillyard Super Shine-All™ neutral cleaner will keep your
Metropolitan Ceramics tile floor clean and attractive and enhance the natural soil
resisting characteristics of the tile. Normally, rinsing is not necessary, however, if the
floor is extremely dirty, rinse with clean water.
Recommended Routine Maintenance:
Dust mop daily to remove dust, dirt, and grit using a Hillyard Super HilTone™ treated
dust mop. Routinely mop or auto scrub the surface with a neutral liquid cleaner such as
Hillyard Super Shine-All®, in a ratio of one cup cleaner to three gallons of warm water.
Pick up all dirty cleaning solution and allow to dry thoroughly.
STAIN REMOVAL
Although some spills can be removed using household type cleaners, periodically
accidents or abuse may result in a stain that is much more difficult to remove. A guide to
removing these stains is shown below: (Note, some stains, i.e., permanent ink may
never be 100% removed).
Type of Stain: Stain Removal Agent
Blood, Coffee, Tea, Fruit Juices, Fats, Lipstick, Grease Hillyard Super Grease Buster®
or Assurance®. Use according to labeled directions. If stain remains, hydrogen peroxide
or household bleach may be effective. Be cautious to never mix Super Grease Buster®
with hydrogen peroxide or bleach. Inks, Colored Dyes Writing ink can often be removed
with a solution of Hillyard Super Shine-All®. For water based marking ink and indelible
ink, try ammonia. Sometimes household bleach is effective, however, be careful to
never mix household bleach with ammonia. Iodine Ammonia Mercurochrome
Household bleach Nail Polish Dissolve with polish remover.
Grout Enhancement
After a period of time you may notice your grout becoming dull and gray; thoroughly
scrub your floor with Hillyard Assurance® at four ounces per gallon of hot water and a
deck brush, paying particular attention to the grouted areas. When the floor has been
thoroughly scrubbed, rinse with cold clear water, then using a solution of Hillyard Nutra-
Rinse at four ounces per gallon of water rescrub the entire floor, paying particular
attention to the grout, then rinse again with cold clear water.