How to Clean Different Types of Tiles: 3 Important Rules – A Useful Cheat Sheet for Housewives

14.02.2024 09:16

It is a mistake to think that the same cleaning method can be suitable for different types of tiles.

After all, this can ultimately lead to damage to the surface.

Therefore, it is important to know how to properly clean different types of tiles so as not to damage them.

Ceramic tiles

Cleaning smooth ceramic tiles is not that difficult.

It collects little dust, but dirt can be washed off without much difficulty.

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To clean such tiles, you can use special store-bought products, soap or dishwashing liquid.

Glass cleaner will also effectively remove stains from tiles.

You can also clean such tiles with a product containing vinegar, soda and citric acid.

But cleaning textured tiles is a bit more complicated.

In this situation, you need to use soft sponges and the most gentle products.

You can add shine to the tiles using a solution of water and vinegar. The ingredients should be mixed in a one-to-one ratio.

Natural stone

Such tiles are not resistant to mechanical damage and do not tolerate exposure to certain agents.

In this case, you should avoid products that contain alkalis and acids.

Therefore, it is advisable to use only special products to clean natural stone tiles.

Glass tile

This type of tile cannot be cleaned with hard sponges and brushes.

Otherwise, they may leave scratches on the surface.

A solution of water and vinegar will help effectively deal with dirt in such a situation.

It should be applied to the surface using a spray bottle and then wiped off with a soft cloth.

We previously wrote about cleaning habits that need to be broken.

Author: Tatyana Khitrushko Editor of Internet resources

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  1. Ceramic tiles
  2. Natural stone
  3. Glass tile