How Often to Clean Porcelain Tiles
Sweep, vacuum, ormop your porcelain floorsregularly.
Depending on foot traffic, this might be daily or every few days.
Do not saturate these floors as they will be more prone to water penetration than other materials.
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Dry the tiles with a clean towel or sponge after mopping.
Yearly, add about 1 cup of sealer to 3 gallons of rinse water after a good cleaning.
Clean Grout Lines
The grout lines are often the most vulnerable points in the installation.
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They will need to be sealed even if the tiles dont.
you might clean them with equal parts water andbaking soda, using a small brush.
These applications are much easier to care for, requiring less maintenance and no annualsealing treatments.
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However, you still have to check and follow any instructions listed on the packaging of the product.
Clean Messes Promptly
Wipe up stains as soon as possible, and flush away any residue.
Mix Vinegar-Water Cleaning Solution
Mix 1/4 cup white vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water.
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If desired, you could addessential oilsfor scent.
Mop the Floor Thoroughly
Use the vinegar and water mixture to mop the floor well.
Rinse With Plain Water
Rinse the floor by mopping well with plain water.
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Sprinkle With Baking Soda
Sprinkle baking soda on the floor.
Mop Again With Vinegar Solution
Mop the floor with the vinegar and water solution.
Flush to Remove Residue
Flush the floor thoroughly with plain water thoroughly to remove any residue.
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Its also important to thoroughly rinse and dry the floor.
That includes abrasive dirt particles, as well as harsh cleaners.
Letting stains sit and dry on porcelain tile can make them difficult to remove.
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Highly corrosive products, such as bleach or ammonia, also can damage the tile.
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