OfflineCleaning Unpolished/Unglazed Porcelain Tile
• Vacuum and sweep the area thoroughly to remove dust and dirt.
• Taking one section at a time (two or four feet square), saturate the tile surface with a vinegar-and-water mixture or a commercial cleanser.
• Allow the cleanser to soak into the tile for five to ten minutes, but do not allow it to dry.
• Scrub stained areas with a soft-bristle brush.
• Wipe away the dirty cleaning solution and rinse the area with clean, hot water.
• Dry the tile with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth.
Cleaning Polished/Glazed Porcelain Tile
• Sweep and vacuum debris and dirt, then go over the area with a dry dust mop.
• Now use a hot water-dampened mop, never allowing moisture to puddle or pool on the tile.
• Loosen heavier soil with a soft nylon-bristle brush (or an old toothbrush).
• For stains, use a vinegar-and-water mixture (or a commercial cleanser diluted to half strength).
• Mop with your chosen cleanser, mopping again with hot water before the cleanser dries.
• Dry the tile surface with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth, being sure to rub out any water spots.
• Once dry, buff the tile to a high shine with a piece of cheesecloth.
Cleaning Textured Porcelain Tile
• Sweep the area twice with a soft-bristle broom, first in the direction of the tile, then on a diagonal.
• Vacuum to remove all dirt.
• Saturate the tile with a vinegar-and-water solution, allowing it to soak for five to ten minutes.
• Scrub the floor with a soft-bristle brush, again working in two directions.
• Rinse the floor with hot water in order to thoroughly remove the cleaning solution.
• Go over the floor with a clean, damp mop.
• Dry with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth.
I ran across this article and found it to be very helpful. Especially in areas where tile floors are popular. If the property already has tile, and it is just dirty, these tips can really help you out to find the buried beauty hidden under all the dirt.
By Donna Boyle Schwartz December 3, 2013 1:50 PM
While porcelain tile boasts exceptional durability, there are few cleaning products and techniques you should take pains to avoid:
• Never use a product containing ammonia or bleach (or any type of acid-based cleanser); these can alter the tile color and/or stain the grout.
• Never use oil-based detergents or wax cleaners.
• On unglazed porcelain, never use any cleaners that contain dye or coloring.
• Never use steel wool on porcelain tile—small particles of steel can become embedded in the tile and grout, eventually causing rust stains.
• Never use hard bristles or scrub brushes, as they can scratch the tile surface.
Regular cleaning and polishing with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth will ensure that porcelain tile retains its "like new" shine for many years.
Happy Investing!
Matt W.
Thanks Matt, you always have some great information and this will go great in my notes on rehab, I will need every little trick i can find
Thanks again and keep them coming
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Thanks for the feedback.
I really do hope it helped.
I love this forum section just because of that.
I love that investors both experienced, and just getting started can share helpful information with each other in one easy website. What may be simple and elementary to one investor, may be noteworthy and very helpful to another investor. Thus, one persons trash, may be another persons gold. Anytime you find things that you do as well that help you to be more effective and efficient, please share them with all of us and we will all be able to grow together.
Happy Investing.
Matt W.
Very Good Stuff Matt! You always provide some outstanding information that really works!
My little addition is three homemade Solutions for Cleaning Grout.
1) Vinegar/Ammonia/Baking Soda--In a bucket or large bowl, mix 7 cups of warm water, 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/3 cup of ammonia, and 1/4 cup of white vinegar. Allow all the ingredients to mix completely, so the baking soda is dissolved.
2) Hydrogen Peroxide/Baking Soda--In a small bowl, mix hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to form a thick paste. The parts of each may vary depending on the consistency and thickness you prefer to work with.
3) Oxygen Bleach--Oxygen bleach is a safe bleach compound, which works to dissolve bacteria and grime while whitening grout. Mix equal parts of oxygen bleach with warm water and allow the mixture to dissolve.
All are effective, two can be sprayed on, the other is a past that is spread on with a finger or toothbrush. All solutions require a little time to soak in, followed by scrubbing and rinsing. It is also recommended that clean grout be sealed to prevent staining and mold growth using a commercial grout sealer.
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I appreciate you Matt for sharing this awesome resource. And thank you Coach dallin.. Just bookmarked this and I know I will need this info when I start purchasing my rental properties soon.
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Hi All,
As said before... great information, thank you all.
In the past, I have had properties that needed re-grout of existing tile as well as needing new tile installed. On a couple of occasions, after application, the worker left the grout for far too long and it dried on the tile. This is a bad thing since it dulls the tile and makes it rough. (I don't use that guy anymore:)
I found that the vinegar was the best solution for cleaning that off as well. Since vinegar is a very mild acid, it will soften the grout making it easier to scrub off. It also works very well as a cleaner as both Matt and Dallin have mentioned.
The only thing that I would add to what’s already been said is that care should be taken to make sure that you don’t gouge the grout line while it’s wet since the vinegar softens the grout. After the vinegar is rinsed off and dries there are no worries.
Michael
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Thank you fellas
Especially you Michael for making the recent comment now I am aware of this and can refer to it when the time comes
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