Why are my tile floors always dirty?

This is known as chemical waste buildup, a common floor maintenance problem. Yes, mopping and cleaning should be done regularly. But cleaning has to be done properly. The biggest mistake is using TOO MUCH floor cleaner without rinsing.

Believe it or not, too much floor detergent causes a build-up that actually makes floors look dirtier. You can try a pinch of Windex on a tile, let it sit for 30 seconds and then clean it. Spray the tile again and then wipe immediately with a NEW cloth. Stay away for an hour or so.

Then go back and “re-evaluate” the tile you just cleaned. If you can see the difference, then you'll know you're on the right track. If it does not look the same opaque, you should determine what the tile has been subjected to during or after installation. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are incredibly durable, and a few easy-to-clean tips can keep these types of floors looking shiny.

Tile serves as an attractive and versatile type of floor for kitchens, bathrooms and other parts of the house. Customers believe that the tiles are inferior in some way or that there is a problem with the installation. Ceramic and porcelain tiles require fairly low maintenance, while thick tiles such as slate, marble, granite or limestone require individualized care and often specific cleaners. Regardless of what tile material you have, one of the most important steps in having clean tile floors is weekly maintenance.

Apply it with a single-disc floor cleaner, a soft white or beige disc, or a floor scrub brush. Donato Pompo, MBA at CTC CMR CSI CDT, is North America's leading tile and stone forensic expert and consultant, and is a consultant recognized by the National Association of Tile Contractors. If you want the tile to look opaque, you can always use a wax product to give it shine, although that will generate more maintenance in the maintenance of the tile. Before sealing the tile, you must make sure that it is clean to your liking or it will catch dirt or stains on the tile.

An alternative is to use a floor machine designed to brush the tiles and remove dirty water. What you need to do is experiment with different cleaners on your tiles to see what works and what is acceptable to you before applying that method to the entire floor. While tile floors are incredibly durable, certain types of tiles need to be taken care of in a special way. The best way to clean tile floors depends on the type of tile you have and usually only requires the application of warm water and elbow grease.