How to take care with your ceramic tiles

It can be easy to maintain ceramic tile. San Antonio homeowners have found that ceramic is one of the easiest floors to keep clean despite the fact that it can be prone to dirt and stains. Cleaning and maintaining ceramic tile is a bit different than taking care of any other kind of flooring. Ceramic tiles have very delicate finishes and stains and scratches from abrasive brushes and scouring pads can easily be reflected.

Unfortunately, household spills can stain ceramic tile. San Antonio tile contractors recommend stain removal be done with the aid of bleach. However, in cases where stains cannot be removed by bleach, muriatic acid comes in handy with ceramic tile. San Antonio, TX flooring professionals have always preferred muriatic acid in removing stubborn stains in ceramic tile. First, the acid is diluted in water to a 60:40 ratio and then a soft-bristled brush is used to apply the mixture to the floor. Next, the area is scrubbed until the stain is removed. After satisfactory removal of the stain, the area should be washed again and the remaining mixture thrown away for safety purposes.

When the stain is really difficult to remove, perhaps it's time to remove the grout. Floor and Decor San Antonio recommends the use of tile sealers if you want to maintain the glossy and high-quality look of your ceramic tile. Tile sealers have the ultimate capacity to increase the resistance of the floor against stains. But tile sealers can only be applied when the floor is cleaned thoroughly and any grouts needing to be taken care of removed. After the tile sealers are applied, general buffing in a circular motion using a soft rag can be a great help in keeping the floor in the best condition.

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