General Maintenance Guidelines For Ceramic Tile

Procedure code:

931001G

Source:

Hspg Prepared For Nps - Sero

Division:

Finishes

Section:

Ceramic Tile

Last Modified:

08/10/2016

This standard includes general guidelines for maintaining ceramic tile floors.

• In cleaning ceramic tile, keep in mind that there are two different surfaces, the tile and the grout.
  • Cement grout is considerably more porous than ceramic tile and more susceptible to the accumulation of dirt and stains.
  • Epoxy mortar grout is not as prone to soiling and staining.

Do's	Don'ts
Dry clean ceramic tile by sweeping with a brush or dust mop or by vacuuming.	Use oily sweeping compounds, alkaline cleaning compounds, sealers, polishes, and non-slip coatings are NOT recommended.
Remove minor soils by mopping with water.	DO NOT leave water or cleaning solution on the floor any longer than necessary.
For excessive soiling, use a general-purpose, synthetic detergent mixed with warm water for washing the surface.	DO NOT use abrasives or other gritty materials on GLAZED TILES.
Rinse thoroughly and mop up rinse water, leaving the floor as dry as possible.	DO NOT use acids on glazed tiles.
Dirty grouting can be scrubbed with a stiff brush and a mild abrasive powder.	Avoid using steel wool pads for scrubbing (they may leave rust spots).
USE nylon abrasive pads for heavy duty cleaning.	DO NOT use abrasive powders for scrubbing ceramic tile (it is messy and almost impossible to remove).