Cleaning Tiles
Cleaning Your Tiles Regularly
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
| CLEANER | TRAVERTINE | SLATE | GRANITE | QUARTZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C L E A N E R | T R A V E R T I N E | S L A T E | G R A N I T E | Q U A R T Z |
| 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
| CLEANER | TRAVERTINE | SLATE | GRANITE | QUARTZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C L E A N E R | T R A V E R T I N E | S L A T E | G R A N I T E | Q U A R T Z |
| 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
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 or HG 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.
Miscellaneous Cleaning Solutions
CEMENT & MORTAR RESIDUE
TILE AESTHETICS
ANTI-SLIP GENERATOR
STICKER & GLUE REMOVER
