Tile Cleaning Tips

Here are few simple tips that will help you to keep your tiles clean. 1. If there are rust stains on the tiles clean it with Kerosene. 2. Before cleaning bathroom tiles, run the shower on hot for five minutes to steam the dirt loose. 3. For stubborn stains, apply a paste of scouring powder and water and let sit for five minutes. Scrub with a nylon scrub pad, rinse and wipe dry. 4. To keep the grout joints on tile countertops clean longer, wash with a solution of 1 to 2 tablespoons chlorine bleach in one quart of water. Dry thoroughly, then apply an acrylic sealer or three coats of lemon oil. Let dry one hour between coats. 5. Remove mildew and make tiles sparkle by sponging with a solution of ammonia and water. 6. Remove soot from fireplace tiles with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, then wash. 7. If bathroom walls are dull, wash the tiles with a solution of vinegar and water. Polish with a towel. 8. The best and easiest way to clean a ceramic tile floor is to scrub it with an electric floor washer or polisher-scrubber. The thorough cleaning action should brighten the tile and joints. Use a solution of 1/4 cup low-sudsing detergent, or 1-2 tablespoons of either washing soda or tri-sodium phosphate or commercial floor cleaning powder in 1 gallon water. Rinse well.