How to Clean Brick Tile

Brick tile gives your kitchen or any other room in your home a distinct, custom look. However, many homeowners hesitate to install brick tile floors due to the concerns over maintenance and upkeep. Such trepidation is somewhat well-founded--after all, brick is a highly porous material, as is the grout the holds it together. This can make brick and brick tile troublesome to clean. However, there are easy solutions that will make a brick tile floor a viable option.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Brick sealer
• Vacuum
• Wet mop
• Mild detergent

1. Seal your brick tile floor. This will add a colorless, protective coating on your floor that will make it much easier to clean. Buy a quality brick masonry sealer from your hardware store and follow the instructions carefully.

2. Vacuum sealed brick tile floors regularly. This will remove dirt and dust.

3. Wet mop the floor after vacuuming. Use clear, clean water for regular cleanups.

4. Use a solution of mild dish detergent and water for heavy soil. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the cleaning solution with clear water.

Tips & Warnings

• You also can clean brick tile floors with a solution of one cup of white vinegar mixed in one gallon of warm water.

References

• DoItYourself.com
• VinegarBook.net

Resources

• Cleaning Uses for Vinegar