Tile is an excellent flooring choice for your home for so many reasons. Not only is it durable, it’s visually appealing as well. That being said, tile and grout both need regular TLC and maintenance to ensure they stay looking their best. Here’s how tile and grout cleaning can preserve your floor and keep the dullness away.
1. Use Rugs in High-Traffic Areas
Because hallways, entry ways, kitchens and bathrooms get a lot of foot traffic throughout the day, the flooring in those areas can get dirty and worn before all other areas. Protect high-traffic areas by strategically placing doormats and rugs in catch-all spots that collect dirt, such as just inside the front entrance, along hallways, in front of bathroom vanities, and in front of kitchen stoves and dishwashers. These rugs can catch dirt and particles that can easily dull your tile surfaces.
2. Take Extra Precautions With Pets
Got pets? You know how quickly they can get your floors dirty. There are a few things you can do to prevent damage to your tile floors from beloved family pets. Keep their nails trimmed to prevent scratches. Vacuum dander and hair from your tile every few days. Clean up urine messes quickly, as urine has acidic properties that eat away at your tile and grout surfaces.
3. Be Careful With Furniture
Before placing heavy furniture on your floors, lay down a rug first to prevent the surface from cracking or getting crushed by the impact. To prevent scratches, add felt pads to the legs of your couches, tables and chairs.
4. Vacuum and Mop Often
Even the thinnest layer of dust and dirt can damage your tile and grout surfaces. Vacuum or sweep every few days, mopping once a week. Stick with non-abrasive tools and cleaning solutions. Make your own solution with ¼ cup white vinegar in two gallons of hot water.
5. Regularly Reseal Tile and Grout
The sealant on your grout and tile can last a long time and protect your flooring – if you do it right. Nothing lasts forever, which means you will have to reseal your floors periodically to maintain the protective barrier. This is especially important when it comes to grout, which is porous and can get easily stained from liquid and dirt.
Contact 1st Class Carpet Cleaning and Restoration
Our Michigan tile and grout cleaners can refresh the look of your home’s flooring in no time. Get started with a free quote on tile and grout cleaning in New Hudson and beyond when you call 1st Class Carpet Cleaning and Restoration at (248) 491-3088.
