Cleaning Tiles Guide

Cleaning Tiles Guide

Why should you clean your tiles? 

Regular maintenance of your tiles using the appropriate tile cleaner is the key to prolonging the life of your tiles. It also helps to preserve the finish of the tiles.

What type of tile cleaner should be used?

There a couple of determinants that help in choosing the correct tile cleaner - properties of the tile, the type of sealant used, and the location of the tiled surface. Note: All cleaning products sold on Tile Fix Direct are compatible with sealants. Household brands, like Flash, will clean the surface of the tiles; but, overtime, they will strip the sealant from the tile.

Recommendations for Cleaners According to Tile Type

CLEANERTRAVERTINESLATEGRANITEQUARTZ
Lithofin Easy Care
Lithofin MN Easy Clean Spray*
LTP Wax Wash

* (for kitchen counter surfaces only)

Intensive Tile Cleaning

When should you use an intensive tile cleaner?

You should use an intensive tile cleaner when you are:

  • Removing layers of polish
  • Removing heavily ingrained dirt, oil, and grease
  • Using as a thorough cleaning agent before sealing a tile

Recommendations for Intensive Tile Cleaners

CLEANERTRAVERTINESLATEGRANITEQUARTZ
Lithofin MN Power Clean
Lithofin Wexa
LTP Grimex

Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaning

Why should you use a specialised cleaner for kitchens and bathrooms?

Keeping a bathroom and kitchen clean can be difficult because these environments are the perfect place for the accumulation of bacteria, mould, and limescale.

What type of kitchen and bathroom cleaning agents does Tile Fix sell?

Tile Fix offers a variety of products ranging from regular maintenance cleaning products to intensive cleaners for problem areas. With cleaning products from Tile Fix, you'll be able to shield, sanitise, and shine your kitchen and bathroom.

Recommendations for Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaners

Lithofin Grout Cleaner
LTP Mouldex
LTP Grout Stain Remover
TRYING TO CLEAN?BATHROOM SOLUTIONKITCHEN SOLUTION
LIMESCALELithofin KF Ceramic Clean
MOULDLTP MouldexLTP Mouldex
GREASE MARKS AND OILLithofin Wax Off
Lithofin Wexa
Lithofin KF Ceramic Clean
LTP Grimex
Lithofin Wax Off
Lithofin Wexa
LTP Grimex
INGRAINED DIRT, WAX, OR POLISHLithofin Wexa
Lithofin Intensive Cleaner
LTP Grimex
Lithofin Wexa
Lithofin Intensive Cleaner
LTP Grimex
DRAINAGEHG Liquid Drain UnblockerHG Liquid Drain Unblocker
BATH, SHOWER, & WASHBASINHG Bath Shine
Lithofin KF Ceramic Clean
LTP Mouldex
HOB, OVEN, & WORK SURFACESLithofin MN Easy Clean Spray
TILELithofin Wexa
Lithofin MN Power Clean
Lithofin Easy Care
Lithofin Conditioning Cleaner
LTP Wax Wash
LTP Grimex
Lithofin Wexa
Lithofin MN Power Clean
Lithofin Easy Care
Lithofin Conditioning Cleaner
LTP Wax Wash
LTP Grimex
GROUTLithofin Grout Cleaner
LTP Mouldex
LTP Grout Stain Remover

Grout Cleaning and Care

Why should you clean the grout around your tiles?

Grout is a porous material that can become discoloured and stain with time. Cleaning the grout enhances the appearance of the grout (and the tiled surface) and improves the hygiene levels.

What types of products are recommended to clean tile grout?

Tile Fix recommends using LTP Mouldex Grout and Tile Cleaner, Lithofin Grout Cleaner to clean the grout around tiles.

Why should I continue to care for the grout after cleaning?

If grout is left untreated after cleaning, it will begin to accumulate bacteria and soil again and is prone to further staining and discolouration. Apply a grout sealer and protector to the grout to provide a stain resistant, watertight, and durable surface.

Why type of grout protector is recommended?

Tile Fix recommends using LTP Grout and Tile Protector for Wall and Floor Grout to help protect and maintain your tile grout.

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