Homeowners’ favor ceramic tile flooring for their homes, because of its reputation of being long-lasting, stain resistant and low maintenance. Although ceramic flooring does not require much maintenance, it is still important to care for it after daily activity. Mopping, sweeping, heavy cleaning, protective mats, and protective pads, are all recommended when efficiently caring for your ceramic tile flooring. With proper use, care, a basic maintenance program and special cleaning techniques, your ceramic floors will look clean and luxurious for a lifetime.

Mopping

• Using a cloth or string-type mop, mop your tile once a week to maintain the appearance of your tile

• Sponge mops are not recommended because they leave streaks on your floor

• Clear water or floor cleaners with a neutral ph level should be used to clean ceramic tile and grout; floor cleaners without a neutral pH level will stain your tile and grout

• We do not recommend using routine cleaners that contain acids, vinegar, ammonia, or chlorines, because they chemicals will discolor and damage the surface of your tile

• Never mop with soap or a detergent on textured ceramic tile because it can promote the growth of mildew

Sweeping

• Sweep floors regularly to prevent tracked in dirt, dust particles or any other rough and harmful particles from scratching and damaging your tile

• Sweep floor with a dust mop or a vacuum sweeper that does not have a beater brush/bar to avoid damaging and dulling your tile

• To reach the dirt in between tiles, vacuum cleaner attachments are highly recommended

Heavy Cleaning

• Once a month, scrub the floors by hand with a cloth rag or soft sponge to remove any built up dirt or residue that you may have missed during your weekly mopping

• For textured tile, mild scrubbing with a soft brush and/or an electric scrubber should be used to clean hard to reach places

• To remove any remaining cleaner film, a clean, dry towel may be used

• Clean up spills immediately to avoid staining your grout

Protecting Your Tile

• It is recommended that felt floor protectors are attached to the legs of furniture to avoid scratching the tile

• Rugs and mats can be placed in both indoor and outdoor entryways

• Rugs and mats can be placed indoors around kitchens, laundry rooms, living rooms and bedrooms

• Take precautions when moving heavy objects around ceramic tile because the tile can break on impact

With proper maintenance, you won’t have to worry about mold growing.