ABOLOS Porcelain Tile User guide

Brand: ABOLOS

Model: Porcelain Tile

Type: User guide

Porcelain Use and Care

Porcelain tile consistently ranks as a preferred flooring choice among

homeowners, partly due to its beauty—the material comes in a veritable

rainbow of hues—and partly due to its stain- and moisture-resistance.

Though it loses luster over time, anyone can learn how to clean porcelain

tile and restore its original shine.

Regular, once-a-week cleaning requires nothing more than a simple sweep

with a soft-bristle broom before vacuuming (with the brush attachment).

Once a month, mix 1/4 cup white vinegar with two gallons of water (or

purchase one of the many suitable commercial cleansers) and apply the

solution to the floor with a sponge mop. Rinse with plain water, then dry the

surface completely with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth.

That said, there are different types of porcelain tile (unpolished/

unglazed, polished/ glazed, or textured) and for each type, a different set of

specifics applies:

Cleaning Unpolished/ Unglazed Porcelain Tile

1. Vacuum and sweep the area thoroughly to remove dust and

dirt.

2. 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, such as Black Diamond Marble & Tile Floor

Cleaner (view on Amazon).

3. Allow the cleanser to soak into the tile for five to ten minutes,

but do not allow it to dry.

4. Scrub stained areas with a soft-bristle brush.

5. Wipe away the dirty cleaning solution and rinse the area with

hot water.

6. Dry the tile with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth.

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Cleaning Polished/ Glazed Porcelain Tile

1. Sweep and vacuum debris and dirt, then go over the area with

a dry dust mop.

2. Now use a hot water-dampened mop, never allowing moisture

to puddle or pool on the tile.

3. Loosen heavier soil with a soft nylon-bristle brush (or an old

toothbrush).

4. For stains, use a vinegar-and-water mixture (or a commercial

cleanser diluted to half strength).

5. Mop with your chosen cleanser, mopping again with hot water

before the cleanser dries.

6. Dry the tile surface with a clean towel or a microfiber

cloth, being sure to rub out any water spots.

7. Once dry, buff the clean porcelain tile to a high shine with a

piece of cheesecloth.

Cleaning Textured Porcelain Tile

1. Sweep the area twice with a soft-bristle broom, first in the

direction of the tile, then on a diagonal.

2. Vacuum to remove all dirt.

3. Saturate the tile with a vinegar-and-water solution, allowing it to

soak for five to ten minutes.

4. Scrub the floor with a soft-bristle brush, again working in two

directions.

5. Rinse the floor with hot water in order to thoroughly remove the

cleaning solution.

6. Go over the clean porcelain tile floor with a damp mop.

7. Dry with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth.

Porcelain tiles have low porosity, are extremely durable and low

maintenance. Polished and honed porcelain tiles require use of an

impregnating or penetrating sealer prior to grouting, otherwise grout

release must be used. Common household spills are easy to clean with use

of a mop, warm water, and a pH neutral cleaner. Acid-based cleaners and

harsh chemicals should not be used.

What Not to Do

While porcelain tile boasts exceptional durability, there are few 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 to clean 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.

ABOLOS Porcelain Tile User guide

ABOLOS Porcelain Tile User guide

ABOLOS Porcelain Tile User guide

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