How do I clean ceramic tile?

Hi RuthieV. I'm Cindy. Make a solution with a gallon of warm water and a quarter-cup of white vinegar and a few drops of liquid dish soap. If the area is very large, dump the water out and make another batch to avoid cleaning the floor with dirty water.

1. Vacuum or sweep the tile to remove any dirt particles.
2. Fill a bucket with a gallon of warm water and mix in a ¼ cup of white vinegar, a small amount of All-Purpose-Cleaner, Dish Soap or the manufacturers recommended cleaning solution (water alone can be used to give an effective cleaning).

One of the most important things in knowing how to clean tile floors is keeping the grout clean. Dirty grout equals dingy-looking floors. Grout is porous and easily absorbs dirt, grease and other materials. Spray the grout with a commercially prepared grout cleaner. You can also use a mild bleach solution. It’s a good idea to wear gloves when using these types of products. For deep stains, allow the cleaner to sit for 10 minutes. Use a toothbrush or other small scrub brush to scrub the grout.

For stubborn grout stains, mix a paste of baking soda and water. Apply it to the stain, let it sit overnight and then scrub with a nylon brush. Don’t use a metal brush as it will scratch the tile. Let the grout air dry, then put on a silicone-based grout sealer to resist future stains and dirt.

Here’s how to clean ceramic tile that has been stained. For coffee, tea or juice stains, wash the tile surface with hot water and detergent, then blot with hydrogen peroxide. For grease stains, wash with club soda and water, or a commercial floor cleaner. For ink stains, soak a cloth in diluted bleach and lay it on top of the stain. Leave the cloth until the stain is gone. Rinse thoroughly when done.

Hi! I use a lightweight vacuum first since everything seems to end up in the grout lines. Then I use a swiffer mop for normal cleaning and my steam mop if it needs deeper cleaning.

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Hi Ruthie, this is Peggy. Here is a way to clean ceramic tile.

www.bobvila.com › articles › how-to-clean-ceramic-tile

This guide on how to clean ceramic tile will keep it sparkling for years. ... If grout does need cleaning, often a good going-over with a stiff brush and hot water will ...

Soft scrub works great especially to whiten and clean the grout. I use that everywhere on tile and tub and shower for a deep clean. For everyday cleaning, make your own mixture of vinegar/water and a little dish soap. Add essential oils like tea tree oil, Rosemary, and lemongrass. This mixture smells so good. You can clean all ceramic tile on a regular basis with that and it is chem free.

I use vinegar water and a deck brush to clean my tile. You can see my post here - https://chascrazycreations.com/natural-cleaning-with-vinegar/

This is what I use for the tile floors:

1 cup baking soda

1 cup white cleaning vinegar

1 Tbsp blue Dawn

2 gallons hot water (I boil about 1/3 of mine)

Here is a helpful video on how to clean ceramic floors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1Ap9ZPKRU

Whatever you end up choosing to use, avoid vinegar as it will dissolve and etch grout.

baking soda & vinegar!

I use young living thieves for our tile: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/non-toxic-switches-we-have-made