General Maintenance of a Porcelain / Ceramic Tiles©

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Routine Cleaning:

tile cleanerRoutine cleaning should consist of a regular mop or light scrub with a pH neutral detergent, or Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner at a dilution rate of 1 part product to 80 parts water. Using this product on a regular basis will safely remove soiling and help prevent a stubborn build up without damaging the tile, grout or sealer. This product is a pH Neutral formula and will not harm any other water-safe surfaces.

Heavy-Duty/Periodic Cleaning (residential):

  1. Pre-wet the floor with Aqua Mix Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner at a dilution of 6:1, allow the surface to soak for 3-5 minutes keeping wet. Aqua Mix NanoScrub may also be used if surface has heavy ground in soiling.
  2. Then agitate the floor using either an Aqua Mix AquaScrub or rotary floor scrubbing machine.
  3. Extract liquid off of the floor using either a microfiber mop or a wet vacuum cleaner fitted with a squeegee head.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with clean potable water. Mop up rinse water off floor.

Heavy Duty Tile CleanersHeavy-Duty/Periodic Cleaning (commercial):

  1. Pre-wet the floor with Aqua Mix Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner at a dilution of 4:1, allow the surface to soak for 3-5 minutes keeping wet. On large areas Aqua Mix 1 & 2 Deep Clean can be used. Aqua Mix NanoScrub may also be used if surface has heavy ground in soiling.
  2. Then agitate the floor using either a rotary floor scrubbing machine or auto scrubber.
  3. Extract liquid off of the floor using a wet & dry vacuum cleaner fitted with a squeegee head.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with clean potable water. Vacuum (wet & dry) rinse water off floor.

Problem Solving:

Factory Wax Removal: Removal of Wax on Porcelain Tiles

Grout Haze Removal: Removal of Cement Grout Haze Residue

Stain Removal: Removal of Deep-Set Stains from Porous Tile/Natural Stone/Masonry