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| Always Wipe the Excess Moisture Immediately |
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| Ceramic tiles are waterproof but the grout seams between them are not. With use, grout becomes loose and porous. This allows water to seep through and destroy the wall. Always wipe the tiles after use. |
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| Dirt is the Enemy of the Tile |
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| Dirt is one of the visible obstacles in maintaining ceramic tile. It clings to ceramic tiles easily. If it is not removed properly, the accumulation will mar the finish of the tiles. Overtime, scratches will be visible on the surface. The dry dirt can be removed easily by dusting. The smudges can be removed with a diluted solution of tile cleaner. |
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| Never Use Bleach on Ceramic Tiles |
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| The finish of the tile is due to glazing that forms the upper most layer of the tile. This glaze is very susceptible to bleach. Repeated application of bleach will damage the glaze and the finished look of the ceramic tile. Use a neutral base cleaner for maintaining ceramic tile. |
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| Use a Soft Brush |
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| To save time and get rid of deposits easily, many people use a hard brush on their tiles. This may seem to work but the tile and the grout seam gets damaged severely every time the brushed is pressed too hard. Always use a soft brush and a gentle hand. |
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| Clean up spills Immediately |
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| One of the simplest tricks of maintaining ceramic tile is prompt cleanup. If you let the spill dry, it may leave marks that are difficult to remove. Even clean water leaves a stain that often challenges the cleaning efforts. Some unglazed tiles are porous and allow seepage that eats at the backing of the tiles. |
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| Wax with Care |
| Waxing is often not a requirement of maintaining ceramic tile. Unglazed ceramic require waxing to maintain the finished look. This requires just a thick layer of wax and lots of elbow wax. A very thick layer will attract a lot of dirt and debris that will ruin the finish of the tiles. |
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| Seal Grout When Required |
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| Grout requires regular sealing in order to maintain its water tight seal. If ignored for long, water seepage will weaken the backing of the tiles. Generally, grout requires resealing after every two years. The resealing process is best handled by an experienced contractor. |
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| Maintaining ceramic tile is not a difficult or time consuming task. It just requires prompt attention. Hiring a contractor will ease the burden on you and provide professional looking results. |
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