Most of homeowners installed ceramic tile flooring in their floors because of its durability, that’s why ceramic flooring is a popular tile flooring option for those who are just building their houses. However, ceramic tile floors get dirty like all kinds of floors do. It also needs cleaning and maintenance. Anyone can opt for tile and grout cleaning service or even get commercial cleaners Auckland, but there are also things you can do to clean the tile floor every day. In this article, we will be sharing with you tips on how you can do your own ceramic tile cleaning.  

  1. Sweep and Vacuum  

Sweep the floor every day, you can do the vacuuming a couple of times per week. It’s important to this so the dusts won’t turn into dirt that is difficult to clean. Grit and sand can scratch and dull the tile’s surface. After removing the dirt through sweeping or vacuuming, mop the floor. Mix a mild detergent in a bucket of warm water to be able to effectively remove the stains. Continue mopping until you see the tile floor is clean and shiny. Clean dry with dry cloth.  

  1. Immediately Wipe Up Stains  

If something spilled in the tile floors like milk, water, coffee or anything, immediately wipe it using absorbent cloths. But if you dropped raw meat or your pet peed on the tile floor, you have to use a disinfectant or a cleanser. This is a strong chemical and it might dull the floor so be careful when cleaning the floor with it, spray only to the area where the spills are.  

  1. Apply Deep Cleaning Solutions  

If your tile floor still looks dull and nasty even though you sweep or mop it every day, try to use stronger cleaning solutions. One of these solutions is warm water and white vinegar mixed together. The vinegar’s acidity will eventually remove the grease especially in the kitchen area. For vinegar substitute, you can use a plain rubbing alcohol.  

Another effective solution is warm water and scouring powder mixed together. Spread it into the stain area using a clean cloth. Let it stay there for 10 minutes. Using a soft brush, scrub the area. Use warm water for rinsing.  

  1. Clean the Grout  

Don’t ever underestimate the tile grout. A dirty tile grout will also make the floor look dirty. A bright looking tile grout will also make the tile look new and great. Before buying commercial cleaners, try a natural cleaning solution which is a mixture of water and soda.  

You can easily do the cleaning by saturating the grout with the mixture. Let it sit in the grout for a while. Using an old toothbrush, scrub the grout. Use warm water to wash out the mixture. However, if you don’t get the result that you want you can use oxygen bleach. Just add the right amount of water based on the instructions provided and rub the solution on the dirty grout. If necessary, repeat the process. Use warm water to rinse the floor.