{"id":14118,"date":"2020-12-21T13:04:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T11:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/?p=14118"},"modified":"2021-07-30T19:03:29","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T17:03:29","slug":"how-to-clean-tile-floors-which-tile-cleaner-to-use-and-when-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/us\/how-to-clean-tile-floors-which-tile-cleaner-to-use-and-when-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Tile Floors: Which Tile Cleaner to Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tile floor cleaners explained!<\/h2>\n<p>Once your tile floors are installed, cleaning them on a daily and weekly basis is simple!<\/p>\n<h3>Take a look at how to clean tile floors every day!<\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14169 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-141.jpeg\" alt=\"clean tile floors\" width=\"525\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-141.jpeg 933w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-141-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-141-768x494.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As explained in this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/us\/how-to-clean-tile-grout-and-keep-your-home-healthy\/\">previous post<\/a>, pH neutral cleaners are your best bet for the daily cleaning of tile floors. Why?<\/p>\n<h3>It&#8217;s simple: pH neutral floor cleaners (with a pH of 7 on the pH scale), are safe for all surfaces.<\/h3>\n<p>They&#8217;re perfect for removing the dirt that inevitably accomulates in the daily grind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14076 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/772B5780-1D59-4491-8B79-4C5695700F22-1024x551.png\" alt=\"ph neutral cleaners for tile floors\" width=\"525\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/772B5780-1D59-4491-8B79-4C5695700F22-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/772B5780-1D59-4491-8B79-4C5695700F22-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/772B5780-1D59-4491-8B79-4C5695700F22-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/772B5780-1D59-4491-8B79-4C5695700F22-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/772B5780-1D59-4491-8B79-4C5695700F22.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>FILA suggests\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/cleanall\"><strong>CLEAN<\/strong>ALL<\/a> Neutral All Surface Floor Cleaner for porcelain and ceramic tiles. Just dilute it 1:200 \u2013 that&#8217;s one capful of product per gallon of water for a no-rinse application. For larger areas, like office buildings or retail areas,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/cleanall\"><strong>CLEAN<\/strong>ALL<\/a> can also be used in the tank of floor cleaning machines.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick video on how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/cleanall\"><strong>CLEAN<\/strong>ALL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"CLEANALL Neutral All Surface Cleaner: HOW TO USE IT\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RoPxb4zA46I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>So what&#8217;s the best method to clean tile floors?<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at these 2 <strong>floor cleaning tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14126 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/938ADCA0-A12F-4F44-B9D0-4CC7D152B8D4_1_201_a-1024x675.jpeg\" alt=\"clean tile floors the easy way\" width=\"525\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/938ADCA0-A12F-4F44-B9D0-4CC7D152B8D4_1_201_a-1024x675.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/938ADCA0-A12F-4F44-B9D0-4CC7D152B8D4_1_201_a-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/938ADCA0-A12F-4F44-B9D0-4CC7D152B8D4_1_201_a-768x506.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/938ADCA0-A12F-4F44-B9D0-4CC7D152B8D4_1_201_a.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use a microfiber mop.\u00a0<\/strong>Microfiber mops are preferred to cotton mops, because they absorb less dirt, bacteria, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Use the two-bucket system.\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Use one bucket to hold clean water and another bucket to strain\u00a0dirty mop water. This will prevent dirty mop water from contaminating the clean water\u00a0used for rinsing.<\/p>\n<h3>What about removing stains from tile floors?<\/h3>\n<p>Dirt, oil and stains can layer on ceramic and porcelain tile floors, becoming difficult to remove with pH neutral cleaners. But before you rush off to find any ol&#8217; tile cleaner, you first have to know what type of stain you&#8217;re trying to remove.<\/p>\n<p>FILA&#8217;s stain removing experts categorize stains into two groups: <strong>organic stains and inorganic stains.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s an organic stain?<\/h3>\n<p>If a stain is carbon based, it is considered an organic stain. <strong>Examples of organic stains include:\u00a0coffee, hair dye, ink, glue, chewing gum, adhesive tape residue,\u00a0tire marks, thinset, pencil marks, and Sharpie marker.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14134 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-137-1024x667.jpeg\" alt=\"clean tile floors organic stains\" width=\"525\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-137-1024x667.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-137-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-137-768x501.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-137.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the best floor cleaner for organic stains?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Alkaline cleaners<\/strong> (with a pH of 8 to 14) are formulated to remove organic stains.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/filaps87\"><strong>PS87<\/strong><\/a> Heavy Duty Cleaner is FILA&#8217;s best floor tile cleaner for organic stains.\u00a0It degreases tile floors and removes tough, layered dirt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a step by step video on how to remove food stains (ketchup, oil and coffee).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"PS87 Heavy Duty Cleaner: HOW TO USE IT\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XjRk2n336io?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to remove food stains from\u00a0porcelain and ceramic tile floors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dilute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/filaps87\"><strong>PS87<\/strong><\/a> 1:5 (one part product in 5 parts water).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pour the solution on the tile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let sit for 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrub with an abrasive pad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rinse thoroughly with water.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s an inorganic stain?<\/h3>\n<p>If a stain is NOT carbon based, it is considered an inorganic stain. <strong>Cementitious grout haze, white grid on top of\u00a0porcelain tile, water stains, limescale, paint, graffiti, concrete,\u00a0rust and sheetrock dust are examples of inorganic stains.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14140 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-138-1024x736.jpeg\" alt=\"clean tile floors inorganic stains\" width=\"525\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-138-1024x736.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-138-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-138-768x552.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-138.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the best floor cleaner for inorganic stains?<\/h3>\n<p>Inorganic stains are\u00a0treated with <strong>acid cleaners<\/strong> (cleaners with a pH of 1 to 5).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/deterdek\"><strong>DETERDEK<\/strong><\/a> is FILA&#8217;s best floor tile cleaner for inorganic stains.\u00a0It removes cementitious grout haze, efflorescence, lime deposits and hard water stains\u00a0from porcelain, ceramic, acid resistant stone and terracotta surfaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a step by step video on how to remove all types of inorganic stains.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"DETERDEK Cementitious Grout Haze Remover: HOW TO USE IT\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W7avjOmE2Qo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to remove inorganic stains from\u00a0porcelain and ceramic tile floors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wet the tile and \u00a0grout with water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dilute DETERDEK 1:5 (one part product in 5 parts water).<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apply to a few square feet at a time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let sit a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrub with an abrasive pad or brush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 6:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remove residue with a microfiber cloth or wet vac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 7:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rinse well.<\/p>\n<p>(Caution: Acids CANNOT be applied to acid sensitive stone (e.g. marble, limestone, travertine). If\u00a0an acid is applied to an acid sensitive stone, the material will etch.)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>CERAMIC TILE CLEANING TAKEAWAYS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a pH neutral cleaner for everyday cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>Use a microfiber mop and the two-bucket system.<\/li>\n<li>Remove organic stains (food stains) with an alkaline cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>Remove inorganic stains (grout haze, construction dirt in general, limescale) with an acid based cleaner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out more about tile maintenance, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/\">filasolutions.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Have more questions? Just write to us at filausa@filasolutions.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tile floor cleaners explained! Once your tile floors are installed, cleaning them on a daily and weekly basis is simple! 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