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Maintaining Glazed Tile
- Remove soil with a broom, non-oily dust mop or vacuum on a daily basis. Soil can abrade a floor as badly as taking sandpaper to it. When selecting a broom find one with a bristle that matches the floor surface. A soft broom or brush is recommended for smooth surfaces. A medium-soft bristle is ideal for textured surfaces.
- Vacuum: A vacuum cleaner works better than a broom on textured surfaces. On large floor areas a vacuum is almost always quicker than sweeping.
- Damp mop for routine maintenance, using a mop or damp cloth. Damp mopping will pick up microscopic abrasive soils and potential staining agents. Damp mopping on a regular basis is recommended for most smooth surfaces. All surfaces should be swept of vacuumed before mopping.
- Remove stubborn debris by scrapping with a putty knife.
- Wash regularly: The most frequent problems encountered with tile and stone floors are related to ineffective or lack of maintenance. For most surfaces clean with an approved tile or stone cleaning product or use clear water and a mild non-sudsy detergent.
- Thoroughly rinse with clear warm water and wipe the floor dry. Dirty mop water residue is a frequent problem and a major cause of complaint. A two-bucket rinse method will help to prevent a floor from graying out due to soil residues. Allow tile to dry before placing back into use.
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