How To Keep Your Tile Surfaces Bright and Shiny?

Variety of tiles are being used daily for beautification of our spaces. And, all of them are manufactured in different ways. However, using them for longer periods can dull their shine. This mostly happens due to the water quality, humidity and other external factors surrounding the tiles. Also, this has a lot to do with how the tiles are taken care of, how they are cleaned and how they are maintained over time. 

Hence, in this article, we will speak of ways in which you can keep your tiles bright and shiny, even on prolonged usage.

Ceramic tiles

They need negligible maintenance and are easy to install. These are also pocket-friendly tile options and can suit multiple purposes. Premium international tile products are mostly made of ceramic. These tile types are versatile, and their maintenance completely depends on the chosen texture, finish and glaze. You can choose the VOC and allergen-free ceramic tiles, which will actively repel dust. However, to maintain their look and feel, they will require regular maintenance. You can either sweep them or vacuum them. Backsplashes can be easily wiped with a cotton rag or a microfiber. Once the surface is clean, you can mop it out too. Dry it using a soft mop if it is still moist.

Porcelain and vitrified tiles

These types of tiles are commonly used for flooring areas, outdoors, semi-outdoors or completely indoor settings. They are available in a wide range of impressive prints and shapes. However, they are rather porous and cannot be used in areas which are humid or have high traffic. The highly sunlit areas are also not meant for these tiles. So, you will have to pick your space very carefully if you are thinking of installing them. But it is easy to clean and maintain these tiles. Since they are microporous in nature, they won’t absorb lot of dirt, mildew and grime. Depending on the footfall, these can be cleaned twice to thrice a week. All you need is plain water and a mop.

Marble and stone tiles

The kitchen and floors can have marble and stone tiles installations. They won’t get easily scratched and a quick sweep can remove all the loose dirt and grit instantly.

If you buy tiles from Ceramique au Sommet, you will also get an elaborate guide on cleaning and maintaining them. So, it altogether makes it a good deal.