The following are general care guidelines. Please refer to the manufacturer's care and warranty guide for more specific information on your product.
Ceramic tile normally requires very little care and is one of the easiest surfaces to keep clean. Most dirt will
not even adhere to tile. NOTE: Standing water can deteriorate tile and especially grout. We recommend that
standing water always be removed. Follow the steps below for regular cleaning.
Walls/Countertops
Floors
Glazed Tile
Wipe with the clean, damp cloth or sponge. For stubborn soil, use either a window cleaning agent or an
all-purpose non-abrasive liquid cleaner.
Mop winth the mild solution of soapless detergent diluted with water. Rinse thoroughly.
Unglazed Tile
Wipe with the clean, damp cloth or sponge. Use a siluted solution of soapless detergent for stubborn dirt.
Mop winth the mild solution of soapless detergent diluted with water. Rinse thoroughly.
Glazed Tile/Wet Areas
Use an all-purpose cleaner on a soft clothe or sponge, wet down and allow to stand for 5 minutes, rinse well.
Use a soft cloth or sponge with an all-purpose cleaner or medium strong solution of soapless detergent.
Use 1 to 10 part bleach solution if danger of fungal growth (athlete's foot, mildew) is present.
Wipe up all spills quickly before they set. Then follow some of the steps below for special problems.
Stains on Ceramic Tile
Grease, oil, fatsTo Remove
Non-abrasive cleanerUse
Organic or inorganic dyesTo Remove
Chlorinte bleach, the sooner the betterUse
LodineTo Remove
AmmoniaUse
MercurochromeTo Remove
Hydrogen peroxide, chlorine bleach, or a chlorinated (bleaching) scouring powder.Use
Water spots, soap build-upTo Remove
Ammonia-based cleaner, vinegarUse
Coffee, tea, food colors, fruit juiceTo Remove
Soapless detergent solution or an all-purpose household cleaning liquid, than chlorine bleachUse
The Arizona Floor Club
15575 North 83rd Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260