How to Clean Wall Tile

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By Thomas Ferraioli, Jr.
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An Elegant Cleaning Services employee demonstrates how to wash wall tiles.

Tile is a durable, low maintenance choice for walls. With regular cleaning, tile walls maintain their rich look for many years.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Protect items that may be damaged by bleach, such as carpeting. If possible, remove these items from the cleaning area, or cover them with drop cloths.
Step 2

Mix 1 cup (8 oz.) of bleach into 1 gallon of water. Fill a second bucket with 1 gallon of water for rinsing.
Step 3

Choose a small area to clean. Working in small areas results in better quality control. Elegant Cleaning Services recommends mapping out the wall mentally before beginning. For instance, in a shower area, start with the wall on the left. Clean the wall from top to bottom before moving on to the back wall.
Step 4

Dip a terrycloth towel into the bleach solution. Wring out the towel so it is damp, not dripping wet.
Step 5

Apply the bleach solution to the wall with light pressure in a circular motion. Leave the wall wet for about 10 minutes to allow the bleach to sanitize the area.
Step 6

Scrub the grout lines with a scrub brush while allowing the bleach to sanitize the area.
Step 7

Dip a clean terrycloth towel in plain water and rinse the bleach solution. Buff the wall with a dry cloth.

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