Taking the proper care of your flooring will keep them looking their best and will help them last longer.

Glazed Ceramic Tile Care

Glazed ceramic tile requires less floor care than most other flooring types. However, there are things you need to do to maintain the beauty of your ceramic tile floor.

  Wash the floor regularly to remove any dirt or grit. Use a water-based all purpose cleaner. Stay away from cleaners containing acid or bleach. Acidic cleaners, even a light solution of vinegar and water, will etch and eventually damage tile and grout.

  Sweep, dust mop or vacuum your glazed tile regularly.

  Ammonia based cleaners may discolor some types of colored grout. Acidic cleaners will also cause cementitious grout to deteriorate and strip the pigmentation from colored grout.

  After washing with a water-based cleaner you should thoroughly rinse the floor with clean, warm water.

  The glazed ceramic finish should never be waxed.

  Liquids spills may be wiped up with an all-purpose cleaner. This will also help the grout joints from becoming discolored from spilled liquids.

  Non-epoxy grout joints should be treated with a water-based grout sealer to simplify maintenance and prevent discoloration from spilled liquids.

Vinyl Care

  Vacuum regularly to remove grit and sand. Wash your floor occasionally with the recommended floor cleaner.

  Wipe up spills immediately. If necessary, clean with the recommended cleaner. You can also clean with lukewarm water and clear ammonia.

  If your floor becomes dull looking you may need to add the recommended floor polish to restore the original gloss level. First, try cleaning with lukewarm water and clear ammonia to see if there is a film on your floor causing the dullness.

  Never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor.

  Place non-staining, walk-off mats or carpet runners at every outside entry to your room. This will help keep sand and grit from being tracked on to your floor.