How to care for
your tiles

No other surface sees more wear than a floor, but by following a few simple maintenance tips you can keep your tiles in beautiful condition.

General tips:

• Vacuum or sweep your floor daily to remove loose dirt before it can scratch the surface.
• Use floormats at entryways to prevent moisture and dirt from entering your home.
• Wipe up spills before they dry.
• Use floor protectors or glides on the legs of furniture to minimize scratching and chipping.
• Move heavy furniture and appliances by placing a protective material such as a plywood panel or a piece of carpet underneath to prevent scratches.

Cleaning tips:

• Before washing floors, vacuum or sweep to remove dust and loose dirt.
• If the floor isn’t too dirty, damp mopping with hot water will be adequate.
• Wring your mop out and change the water frequently.
• If damp mopping doesn't restore the original clean appearance, wash the floor using a neutral, non-oil, general-purpose liquid detergent and warm water.
• Never allow detergent and water mixture to dry on the surface. Wring out the sponge mop and keep mopping the floor to pick up the solution. Then go over the area scrubbing with the sponge mop to loosen any remaining dirt.
• Never flood the floor with water.
• Allow floor to dry before allowing traffic on it.