How to Clean Wall and Floor Tiles

Since tiles are not cleaned often, they accumulate dirt and rust, making it a difficult cleaning job later. Effective maintenance would require regular cleaning, especially in cases of spills and after parties or work sessions. Grout is also difficult to clean. A steam cleaner or vacuum cleaner, microfiber mop, vinegar, bleach, and water would be the best methods to clean both indoors and outside. Don’t forget to protect the hands with rubber gloves and work in well-ventilated areas.

Unless tile floors are swept daily, dirt will gather. In wet areas, dirt gets grimy and hard to clean. Mopping with warm water should be preceded by sweeping. After finishing mopping, rub with a dry mop to avoid fresh dirt sticking to the wet surface. Spills require immediate cleaning up and worse spills require disinfectant cleaning.

For deep cleaning when the floor is terribly dirty, mix half a cup of vinegar with a gallon of water. Mop thoroughly. If cleanliness is not achieved, mop again with detergent and water. Clean again with warm water to avoid fresh dirt gathering. Do not use chemicals on marble that will stain it.

Heavy stains may be removed with an equal parts solution of scouring powder and water. Mildew will require a 50/50 solution of ammonia and water. Kerosene will remove rust stains. A baking soda and water paste would get rid of stains on the grout, applied with an old toothbrush.