8 Ways to Advise Customers to Protect & Clean Tiles.

What follows are eight brief pieces of advice for tile customers that every sales person should have on the tip of their tongue.

1. Protect Tiles from Furniture.

Tile is hard but it will crack, chip or scratch if enough force is exerted on it. Protect your tile surfaces by using furniture protectors on the bottom of chair and table legs. When moving furniture be especially careful. Be sure to use protectors on the bottom of any potted plants as well.

2. Seal Your Tiles.

Tile surfaces that are exposed to water need to be sealed. Sealing will also protect your grout from damage and wear and tear and also offers more stain protection.Check your manufacturer's instructions for a recommended schedule for sealing, and the type of sealer you need for your tile.

3. Use Door Mats.

Most of the dirt that comes into homes comes in with human feet. Be sure to position a door mat outside and inside each entrance. You'll catch most of the dirt before it even has a chance to get near your tile.

4. Sweep and Mop Often.

Dirt is the worst enemy to a tile floor. Tile floors need to be swept/vacuumed and mopped regularly to prevent damage to the grout and finish. A quick daily sweep, and a light weekly mopping are usually all that is required to keep your floors looking great.

5. Do Not Use Too Much Water.

Using an overly wet mop, or not drying up spills can damage and stain your tile. Minerals in tap water can leave behind discoloration. Wetness can lead to mildew and dingy grout lines. Floors that are left to dry slowly can have a dull or dingy look. Try hand drying floors to buff and polish them.

6. Clean Up Quickly.

Don't let spills sit for any length of time. The same stains that will discolor your clothes, will seep in and discolor your tile and grout. Oily stains, tomato stains, and drink stains in particular can all sink into your tile and your grout, so wipe them up quickly.

7. Do Not Use Bleach or Ammonia Based Cleaners:

Just don't. There are plenty of other products that are milder and will give excellent results. Bleach and ammonia based cleaners will discolor your grout lines over time. It may happen very gradually, but it will happen. 

8. Do Not Scrub Tiles.

Never use steel wool, abrasive scrubbing powders, or any other scrubbing material on your tile. Your tile has a finish on it that will be damaged with any of these products. Soft cleaning cloths and mops are all that is required.

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