Torino Porcelain tiles are very easy to maintain and retain their form and beauty for years if taken care of regularly. Many readily available general purpose cleaners can be used on these tiles. However, make sure to check that the cleaner has a non-oily, non-animal fat, non-soap base. These elements can leave an invisible residue on the tile surface. Talk to your retailer about the best cleaning products for porcelain tile. In all cases, it is necessary to give a thorough rinsing to the tile flooring with clean water once the cleaning process is done. Following are the routine steps for general cleaning of porcelain tile flooring.
The general cleaning steps for porcelain tile can be summarized as follows:
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Sweep or vacuum with a soft brush attachment to remove dirt, dust, grit and debris. |
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Wipe away spills as soon as they occur. |
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Use the recommended diluted quantity of the cleaner advised by the manufacturer, and follow all instructions on the packaging. |
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For polished tile, wipe or mop with a non abrasive mop or cloth. For unpolished tile, scrub with a nylon pad or soft bristle brush. For more heavily soiled floors, use a floor machine equipped with nylon pads or bristle brush. |
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Wipe away the dirty cleaning solution with a wet vacuum or mop. Use clean water to rinse the tile. It is very important to remove the left over residues of the cleaning detergent from the tile flooring. Any remnants of the detergent can dry on the tile and form a coat that can trap dirt and be very difficult to remove. The tiles can be rinsed several times to ensure a clean surface, devoid of detergent residue. |
Depending on the exact features of each tile application, the maintenance procedure can be repeated. Also, factors like foot traffic, environmental conditions and color of the tiles are to be taken into consideration while you plan to perform the maintenance process. |