Floor tiles are unique, but every Adelaide homeowner can attest to the struggle of keeping them clean. You can’t get all the dirt from your tiles, or the streaks are left behind.
DIY could help out somehow, but some other things could contribute to the poor state of your tiles.
Keep your home’s tiles looking new all year by following these tips:
Regular sweeping
When you find your floor tiles dirty, what do you do first? Mop? If so, it’s time to change this. Before you mop your tiles, you should ensure they’re free from all dirt, dust, and debris. You can pick up visible trash, but the solid stain begins in the specks of land that only a brush or broom can handle.
Mopping your floors through the dirt will only spread it and make it stick to the tiles of your Adelaide home. The less you sweep your foot, the more you keep it in a perpetual state of dirtiness. If you want to avoid this, try cleaning your bed every day; if you can’t, try doing it every other day. While it’s good to mop your floors regularly, you should know when to clean and sweep.
Clean mops or rags
How clean is the equipment you use to clean your floor tiles? Mops, brushes, and clothes, usually made from cotton or absorbent materials, harbour a lot of dirt. So, using dirty mops and meetings on your floor will only introduce more land to the floor. If you’ve noticed that none of the cleaning supplies you use work, you should check out your cleaning supplies.
Dirty mops and brushes will nullify any cleaning agent because instead of cleaning the floor, they’ll be cleaning the clothes. So after mopping, always wash your mops, and if you can’t, try to do an intense mop clean after every two days of use.
Know your tile
Different tiles require different cleaning routines. For example, you can’t clean your marble tiles like your ceramic or stone tiles. Cleaning your tiles the wrong way could ruin them and make them retain dirt. Maybe this could be one of the reasons why you’re having issues keeping your tiles clean.
So, before you try out any cleaning DIY, check out the type of tiles you have. Using chemicals on natural stone tiles could damage them, just as with other tiles—research before you actualise any DIY.
Clean frequently
Nothing makes floor tiles age faster than infrequent cleanings. Stains left to rot on your tiles will become a part of it, and you’ll find it hard to get them out. Once it gets to this stage, making your tiles look brand new will be near impossible, especially if they’re in a high-traffic area.
Mop your floor as frequently as possible, or whenever you notice it’s stained. These are tested and trusted ways to help your floor tiles remain brand new for as long as possible. But are your tiles beyond repair, and you’d want a do-over? Aurees tiles will provide low-maintenance tiles that will retain their shine for a long time. Contact us to find out more!