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Home Improvement - TILE FLOORS - CERAMIC TILE FLOORS-CARE AND CLEANING

Ceramic Tile Floors-Care and Cleaning
Care
If unglazed, seal with special sealer. If glazed,
seal mortar between tiles. If not sealed or glazed, it
can be stained by grease. Glazed tile is easily scratched
like porcelain enamel.

Cleaning
The best and easiest way to clean a ceramic tile
floor is to scrub it with an electric floor washer or
polisher-scrubber. The thorough cleaning action should
brighten the tile and joints. Use a solution of 1/4 cup
low-sudsing detergent, or 1-2 tablespoons of either
washing soda or tri-sodium phosphate or commercial floor
cleaning powder in 1 gallon water. Rinse well.

When further treatment is needed, particularly for
the grout, apply a solution of water and chlorine
bleach (liquid or powdered). Let it stand for 20 minutes
or so, then mop the floor, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
Then wax the floor for protection and easier care.

From Georgia
Extension bulletin Buying and Caring for Smooth Surface
Flooring: Masonry.