Tiles are an eye-catching addition to any room, but it is important to know the best way to keep them clean without damaging them, or compromising their appearance.

Gaps between tiles can be tricky to clean

Do:

• Ensure that the room you are cleaning is well ventilated
• Wear gloves and cover your clothing, or wear something that can withstand a bit of elbow grease
• Use soft damp cloth or rag to wipe the “face” of the tile
• Keep things simple with a mix of bicarb soda and water, ammonia, or bleach and water (for white tiles), to get at dirt and mould.
• Use a soft-bristle brush for cleaning in between and around tiles
• Invest in a professional grout-cleaning tool for stubborn dirt or tricky corners.
• Brush clear nail polish into any scratches on glass tiles or glazed ceramic tiles to fill them

Don’t:

• Use a scourer or tough brush to scrape away mould or stains as these will scratch the tile.
• Use someone’s toothbrush or nail brush for cleaning mould and grime
• Use bleach on unglazed tiles
• Assume that the only way to get at that tricky grout is to dismantle the tile altogether!
• Let loose or cracked tiles go un-repaired

For a comprehensive clean of your tiles, contact us at Value Cleaning Services. We’ll restore your tiles to a healthy and happy shine that can’t be beaten.