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TILE 101
Care & Maintenance
Basic Tile Care
When cleaning unglazed wall and floor tiles, use a damp sponge or cloth with a solution of water and a brand of soapless detergent, do not use an all-purpose cleaner. Please do not use ammonia, as it will discolor grout. When cleaning any glazed wall tiles use a sponge or cloth and dampen it with a non-oil-based household cleaner. Vacuum glazed floor tiles regularly to remove dirt and other gritty particles, then damp mop or sponge with an all-purpose, non-oil-based cleaner.
If you are using soft water, use a non-oil-based, all-purpose cleaner. Let stand for five minutes then lightly scrub with a sponge, and rinse thoroughly.
With soap scum, mildew stains, and hard-water deposits: remove from ceramic tile using cleaning products that are commonly available at your local home improvement store.
Caring for Grout
After the tiles are cleaned and dried briefly after installation, some grout joints should be treated with a silicone sealer. Some grouts may need to apply a sealer at least once every six months for maximum stain protection.
Commercial Cleaning
This is for areas of high traffic or areas that have been highly neglected. Heavy-duty cleaning requires making a paste of scouring powder. Apply to the area needed and let stand for a few
