Thursday, April 10, 2014

Tile And Grout Cleaning Tips And Suggestions

By Anita Ortega


There are so many articles that you can read online and all of them talk about how you can clean and maintain tiles and grout. Some of these tips prove to be useful while others cause even further damage to these areas. One of the worst recommendations for tile and grout cleaning would be the dish washing liquid. They tend to clean these areas for the time being but later on it gets dirty easily.

All pine based cleaners are not suitable for cleaning these surfaces because they draw in mould considerably speedier than you could envision. In spite of the fact that dish washing fluids and pine cleaners hold a natural compound known as triclosan which has antibacterial properties. Anyway the negative thing about these cleaners is that it is troublesome to flush out particularly in the middle of the grout and in light of the fact that it stays inside which causes mould to develop.

People tend to use bleach based products but such cleaners should be avoided altogether because bleach proves to be a harmful chemical. If your cleaner is bleach based it might leave permanent marks and stains so avoid it for cleaning tiles and grouts. Only use it if you want to get rid of tough stains on the floor that cannot be removed otherwise.

The easiest yet the most suitable and chemical free method of cleaning is vacuum. No matter which area you want to clean, vacuum can be used and it has no side effects whatsoever. It is advisable to use a heavy duty with good suction vacuum so that all the dirt and debris on the tiles as well as in between is removed rapidly. Another chemical free method is using a dry mop and if you have a micro fibre mop that would be the best.

While utilizing a wet mop make certain that you press out however much water as could reasonably be expected before wiping the floor. Likewise, assuming that you need to utilize a cleaning result use something that is mellow and free of savage chemicals so as to evade any harms to the tiles. Solid soluble based results ought to be utilized rather than corrosive based cleaners.

The grout area must be cleaned with a suitable brush because if you use only mop it might not clean this area thoroughly. It is not an easy task to clean these lines and they can get dirty pretty easily. You should avoid wearing your outerwear shoes inside your house. Also, avoid wearing shoes that leave marks. Also, don't step on the tiles floors when your feet are soiled.

These tips can help you keep your tiles cleaner for a more extended time of time. In spite the fact that there are no rigid methods to follow however some fundamental techniques can prove to be a great help in this regards.

Many people find it difficult to keep their floors clean and in order to get that shiny affect they often utilize the services of such companies that offer household cleaning services. There is no harm in hiring professional service but you must know that not everyone can hire a professional person as it costs a bit expensive.




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