Tile cleaning service – When help is required

Tile floors are chosen for a variety of reasons and for a variety of locations.  Aesthetically tiles come in a wide range of shapes, designs and colours and can have smooth or textured finishes while fabricated tiles can often be made to simulate the rough finish of natural stone.  Tiles are, however, also often chosen based on the high cost durability quality and the fact that, compared to other types of hard floor, it is a relatively simple floor to clean and maintain.  However, without regular cleaning and maintenance (simple – but often overlooked) you may quickly find yourself with a floor which becomes dulled, uneven or stained in some way and begins to look unsatisfactory.

Should you follow regular maintenance tips – you should find yourself with a floor which will last, and look good, for many years to come.  In general tiled floors are low maintenance in that they are wipe-clean surfaces and therefore require very little actual effort.  However, over time it is possible to wash superficially and actually leave areas unclear, although this may not be noticeable to the naked eye.  Over time these stains and marks can build up and a stain may contain layer upon layer of built-up bacteria which can be difficult to remove - it is at this stage that professional assistance may be needed and a tile cleaning service may need to be contacted.   

Tips for maintaining the floor are relatively straightforward and begin with prevention as much as possible.  Assuming good quality professional installation, the first step should be the application of a good quality commercial sealer to make the surface less permeable and increase resistance to staining.  The floor should obviously be very clean when the sealer is applied and the correct sealer, and grout sealer will need to be chosen.  A tile cleaning specialist will be able to recommend the correct sealant for you.

Once the sealer has been applied it is important to protect it against scratches and tiny surface abrasions which expose the surface and allow a place for staining to occur.  Most scratches occur when dirt particles, sand and grit are walked in on the soles of shoes.  Doormats should be placed at entrances and floors should be regularly swept and vacuumed to remove any surface dirt before washing with a mop and warm water.  As for the sealant itself – it is recommended that it be stripped and re-sealed periodically.

If you find yourself with a stain that you cannot remove, or that the floor seems dull, it is possible that you will need to contact a tile cleaning service to restore it to its original condition.