How to Clean Kitchen Tile

Kitchen tile is a great way to add a sense of sophistication and style to your home. However, when it comes time to cleaning, it is far too easy to become confused at the appropriate way to do so. You will want to clean your tile carefully so that you can preserve its finish and durability for many years.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mop
• Water
• Toothbrush
• Chlorine-Free Household Cleaner
• Vinegar
• Nylon Scrubbing Pad

Cleaning Your Kitchen Tile

1. Cleaning a tile floor isn’t very difficult. As your regular tile cleaning, take a damp mop and simply wash off the surface of your tile. This needs to be done at least once a week to keep your tile looking great.

2. When your tile has stains, you will need to be a little more aggressive in your cleaning. To remove stains on the actual tile, you will want to use a nylon scrubbing pad and chlorine-free household cleaner. Place the cleaner directly on the stain and wait at least 30 seconds so the cleaner can dampen the stain. In a circular motion, scrub the stain out of the tile.

3. It is inevitable that you will have to clean the grout of your tile floor. To do this, take a toothbrush as well as non-chlorine cleaner and place the cleaner directly onto the grout. With the toothbrush, simply scrub until the grout is clean.

4. To remove really stubborn stains, mixing equal parts of vinegar and water will effectively remove sticky stains, as well as offensive odors.

5. For really stubborn stains, apply the vinegar and water mixture, followed by the non-chlorine cleaner. Use the toothbrush and scrub in circles. You may have to scrub for at least three-to-five minutes before the stain will be removed from the tile surface.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you always test a floor cleaner on a small spot that is out of sight before cleaning your entire floor. This will ensure there will be no adverse reactions from the cleaner on your tile.