Cleaning Ceramic Tiles

Cleaning Ceramic Tiles
You should keep ceramic tiles clean so that the tile floor stays nice and beautiful for a long time. There are different methods to clean your ceramic tile floor.

Both ceramic tiles that lie inside and outside. We have cleaning tips for both.

The two best and quick methods can be read below ...

It is important not only to think about your tile floor with ceramic tiles once a year during the major cleaning.

It is important to take them with you in the daily or weekly cleaning routine.

Make sure your tiles are dust-free just like you do with your carpet or laminate, for example. Take the vacuum cleaner and remove the fabric from the ceramic tiles several times a week.
Remove Stains Directly From The Floor

It is important to remove stains directly from the ceramic tiles. Do not leave a fallen glass with cola or a plate of soup on the ceramic tiles for a few minutes. In the case of laminate, it can be withdrawn, give a stain in the carpet and, with ceramic tiles, discolour and stain.

The stains and especially if it contains caustic ingredients such as lemon or ketchup can give it a discolored spot on the tile.

It is best to wipe the stain as quickly as possible with a piece of kitchen paper. If the stain itself is gone, it is best to treat the spot afterwards with a mild but effective cleaning spray such as Dettol Hygienic Multi-Cleaner Spray.

You can always use this medicine but is strongly advised if meat has fallen on the floor. Bacteria can work on the ceramic tile.
Cleaning Ceramic Tiles With Water

If you do not see marks on the ceramic tiles, you can easily clean with some warm water and a simple mop. This is best done weekly after the fabric has been extracted from the ceramic tiles.
Different Means To Clean Ceramic Tiles

There are different ways to clean ceramic tiles. Unfortunately, some resources are not suitable for ceramic tiles. In the first instance your ceramic tiles look nice and clean, but they become dull by these cleaning products.

Do not clean ceramic tiles with green soap or an all-cleaner. Use cleaning vinegar and if the ceramic tile floor is really dirty ammonia. Be careful with the ammonia as this may irritate the skin and the respiratory tract.
Cleaning Ceramic Tiles With Vinegar

The best way to clean ceramic tiles is to use a little cleaning vinegar with water. This is the least aggressive for your skin and the ceramic tiles themselves.
Step-by-Step Cleaning A Ceramic Tile Floor With Cleaning Vinegar

You need the following products and materials to clean the tiles in a quick and safe way:
Vacuum cleaner;
Bucket;
Cleaning vinegar;
Hot water;
Mop.

Proceed as follows.

Step 1: Make sure that the tiled floor is as much dust-free as possible by means of the vacuum cleaner.


Step 2: Fill the bucket with ¼ cleaning vinegar and ¾ hot water.

Step 3: Put the mop in the mix of water and cleaning vinegar and wring it out well.

Step 4: Clean the floor with the mop. If the water with vinegar quickly gets dirty, it is best to refill the bucket with warm water and cleaning vinegar.

Step 5: Allow the ceramic floor to dry properly.

If the stains are not removed properly and prove too persistent, it is best to repeat the upper steps or to start working with ammonia ...
Ammonia: Dirty Ceramic Tiles Deep Cleaning

You can remove stubborn stains with ammonia. Even if there is mold attack on the tiles you can use ammonia. Always try to clean with cleaning vinegar before you choose ammonia.


Ammonia is a rather aggressive agent. You should use this with gloves and preferably with a mouth cap. Never mix ammonia with other cleaning agents!
Roadmap To Use Ammonia To Clean Ceramic Tiles

You need the following products and materials to clean your ceramic tiles with ammonia.
Vacuum cleaner;
Mouth cap;
Gloves;
Ammonia;
Bucket;
Hot water;
Brush;
Mop.

Follow step-by-step to clean your ceramic tiles as follows.

Step 1: Open as many windows and doors as possible when you start working with ammonia. Ventilating the room is important.


Step 2: Clean the ceramic tile floor with the vacuum cleaner.

Step 3: Read the instructions for the ammonia carefully. Usually the ratio of ⅕ ammonia to ⅘ is water. This is a safe relationship. But if you state otherwise, use the proportions indicated on the instructions.

Step 4: Put on the gloves and put on the mouth cap.

Step 5 : Clean the ceramic tiles with the water with ammonia to deep clean the soil.

Step 6: When you are done with the ammonia you can mop it again with only clean hot water. This way you remove any leftover ammonia from the floor.

Step 7: Let the floor dry before you walk over it again.
Ceramic Tile (joints) Outside Cleaning

Ceramic tiles that are outside are subject to different circumstances. Ceramic tiles in the house have to do with a different kind of dirt.

Especially the joints can become extra dirty outside.

For the surface of the tiles and tile joints you can use the above methods 'Ammonia: Dirty Ceramic Tiles Deep Cleaning' or 'Cleaning Ceramic Tiles with Vinegar'. But to protect the joints properly, more is needed.

Now we are going to concentrate on the joints of the ceramic tiles that are outside.

For example, you can use the HG Add Protector - € 16.35 . You can not only use it outside, but it is also suitable for impregnating the joints of the ceramic tiles in the kitchen or bathroom.

You need the following to use the joint protector:
Tassel;
Pipette (included with the HG Add Protector);
Cloth.

You can use it as follows.

Step 1: Make sure the ceramic tiles and joints are clean and free of grease. Allow the tile joints to dry properly. Wait about 12 hours after cleaning before you start using the joint protector.

Step 2: Apply the joint protector with the supplied pipette.

You can also use a brush. Make sure there are no loose hairs in the brush. Rub with your hand over the brush to get any loose hair out. This way it does not end up in the impregnation joints.

Step 3: Remove the joint protector with a damp cloth from the ceramic tile itself (not the joints, of course).

Step 4: After about 30 hours the grout protector will be sufficiently cured to clean and keep clean again.
Cleaning Ceramic Tiles: Summary

A short summary with all the points described above:
Clean your ceramic tiles weekly with the vacuum cleaner and clean with some hot water;
Never wait with stains to remove so that there are no permanent stains on your ceramic tiles;
Make a floor with ceramic tiles that look clean and do not look dirty with water and cleaning vinegar;
Remove stubborn stains from the ceramic tiles with ammonia and water. Use the washing gloves and preferably also a mouth cap.
Use a sealer to protect the joints of ceramic tiles that are outside.