Top 5 Tile and Grout Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
Top 5 Tile and Grout Cleaning and Maintenance Tips You must first determine the type of material you are working with, whether it is Ceramic, Porcelain, or one of the many different Natural Stones (Limestone, Marble, Travertine etc). This post only relates to Ceramic & Porcelain, but don't worry, we'll have one for the many varieties of natural stones in our next blog, outlining how to preserve and re-seal these materials. First, you need to know that there are two types of sealers that are typically used on tile and grout: -A penetrating sealer which is absorbed by the pores of the material and will not change the appearance of the surface. -A topical sealer which sits on top of the surface and can change the appearance of the surface if it is a different color than the tile. Let's get this party started: Regular maintenance - Just like anything else in life, the more you take care of it, the less likely it is to break down. Create a cleaning schedule to guarantee...