How often do you clean your floor tiles and grout thoroughly? Maybe twice a month? Well, you need to do it even more often because if you feel tiles and grout are invincible, then you are wrong.
Tiles and grout are indeed manufactured using some of the strongest materials and processes, but they still aren’t completely durable. Tiles are a lot stronger than natural stone flooring but are not unbreakable or insusceptible to damage. Likewise, several other myths revolve around tile and grout maintenance.
Myths About Tile and Grout Maintenance
Here are some common myths about tile and grout maintenance that you need to know.
- It is okay to use acidic cleaners on tiles and grout
Acidic cleaners are a big no when it comes to tile and grout cleaning. These cleaners surely give a better result than other products but at the cost of your floor tiles. Meaning, acid-based cleaners have strong chemicals that can damage, erode or discolor the tile and grout. Thus, it is advised to use cleaning agents that are appropriate for tiles and grout.
- You can use bleach to disinfect tiles and grout
Again a big no! Bleach is a disinfecting agent but not for tiles and grout. It is similar to acidic cleaners and can affect the grout and tiles in several ways. Though bleach can remove certain tough stains, it also deteriorates the grout. With repetitive use of bleach, the grout can flake off and look incomplete in certain places. Hence, never use bleach, instead get the disinfection done by professionals.
- Harder the wire brush, the better the stain removal
We would say this, again and again, never use hard-wired or stiff-bristled brushes on tiles and grout. Though the tiles and grout are stronger than natural stones, they are completely damage-proof. Hard-wired brushes can scratch the surface of the tiles and even damage the grout. Hence, forbid using hard-wired brushes.
Avoid these mistakes and get your floor tiles and grout cleaned professionally. Visit us or call us now at Bizalion Floors in Texas for more details.