Daily Tile Care
In the middle of a busy week, it can be hard to remember to care for your elegant tile floors. However, the more preventative measures that you can take, the easier it is to keep your floors shining! Use mats by all entrances and encourage guests to scrape footwear before coming inside. During rainy or snowy weather, have all footwear removed by the door to prevent dirt, mud, moisture, ice, and slush from reaching the tile surface. Also, use area rugs throughout the home as another layer of protection for your tile floors against foot traffic and spills.
Life with Pets on Tile
If you have pets in the home, you can still keep your tile looking great! Take these wise steps to make life with pets even easier:
- Make sure to keep all nails and claws trimmed to prevent scratches.
- Brush pets to reduce the amount of hair and dander.
- Place food and water bowls for pets on mats with the appropriate backing for tile floors.
- A high-character tile texture or finish, or a patterned tile floor, will look fresher between cleanings.
Removing dirt and debris effectively is one of the biggest keys to preserving the appearance of your tile floors! Dust-mop or sweep with a gentle bristle broom as frequently as possible to remove dirt, debris, dust, and pet dander before the particles become abrasive.
Treat spills as promptly as possible to prevent slippery areas or stains to your grout work. Gently remove all solid material with a spoon and paper towels, and begin wiping up the spill with a dry, clean white cloth or paper towels. Start from the perimeter of the spill and work towards the center. To clean grout effectively, you will need a grout-specific cleaner and a grout brush.
We recommend keeping a gentle tile-specific cleaner on hand to spot treat your floors when needed. When using a wet mop or Swiffer WetJet system on your floors, ensure that the surface dries in a timely manner afterward.
