A very large percentage of homes have tile flooring, showers, backsplashes and more. The question is how to clean the tile and grout. Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, chatted with Nancy about the do's & don'ts of cleaning all tile. Share with friends & family who have tile. Most people are using the wrong products!
These are the show notes:
- > Generally accepted cleaning myths
Water
Liquid dish soap w/ exception
Vinegar, bleach, glass cleaner "Windex" - > Types of tile
Ceramic & porcelain
Stone
Glass
Metal
Mosaic v field - > Grout joints
Grout joints behave like dirt squeegee's
Absorb: spills, grease, grime, oils, wine, etc.
Cement v. epoxy -based
epoxy is higher-performance to stain resistance
New, innovative grout available with infused antimicrobial protectant - > Baths & showers, powder-rooms
* in showers can harbor germs, grime, mildew
* properly ventilate
* 'pathway' to wall or substrate behind tile - > Kitchens - counters and back-splashes
- >Sealers & cleaners
Seal ALL tile surfaces shortly after time of installation
Misconception - barrier to staining
Spot-cleaning: baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, clear-liquid dish soap
pH-neutral, nothing that will etch tile surfaces or grout
"Big-Box" v. commercial products
Follow product manufacturers guidelines, instructions
This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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