23 Apr 2023, Read Time : 3 Min

How To Maintain High Gloss Tiles from Damage

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While glossy tiles are quite stunning and look aesthetically pleasing, it is necessary to maintain and clean them from time to time. High gloss tiles are prone to damage and staining and can show marks of water, grease, finger smudges, and scratches quite easily. It is recommended to know how to clean the tiles from time to time so that they look fresh and shiny for a long time.

Here is a step-by-step guide that can help you clean your high gloss tiles without any issues or damage. It is necessary to make sure all these steps are finished in one go. Instead of cleaning all tiles at the same time, choose a set of floor tiles and start with them. Once they are finished, you can move on to the next set, and so on and so forth.

Step 1 – Get the Equipment

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Don’t worry, you don’t need any expensive gadgets or soaps to clean the glossy tiles, in fact, the process is quite easy, cheap, and simple. For cleaning glossy tiles you will need four things. These things are: clean pieces of cloth, liquid soap, dust mop, and hot water. 

Step 2- Dust Off The Dry Debris

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Using a dry dust mop, sweep the floors clean so that all the dirt and dust are removed. This is a must-do step ,especially before moving on to the next step.

Step 3- Clean the tiles using soap and water

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In a container or a bucket mix some soap with hot water and mix well. Soak one of the pieces of cloth in the solution and wash the tiles with the cloth. You can gently rub the tiles if there are stains on the surface of the tile.

Step 4 – Wash The Tiles With Clean Water

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In another bucket add some clean water and soak one of the pieces of cloth in it. Using this piece of cloth drenched in clean water to clean the surface of the tile. This will remove any soapy residue that might be present on the tile.

Step 5- Dry The Tiles

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Using a third piece of dry cloth, wipe the tiles clean and let them dry. It is necessary to use three different pieces of cloth for each of these steps. If you use the same piece of cloth for all the steps, it may not lead to proper results.

Other Tips to Clean Glossy Tiles

There are a few more things that you must keep in your mind which will prevent damage to your glossy tiles. Here are the tips you should follow while cleaning high gloss tiles:

1. Try to clean the tiles as regularly as possible. This will help prevent long-term damage.
2. Do not use any strong chemicals to clean the tiles as they may damage the tiles.
3. Vacuum or sweep the tiles regularly to avoid the accumulation of food crumbs, dust, or any other form of debris.
4. Instead of harsh chemicals use mild cleaning agents such as warm water, vinegar, lemon juice mixed with water, etc.
5. Never use bleach or acid to clean high-gloss tiles as these can damage your tiles in an irreversible way.
6. Do not use excessive force while cleaning the tiles. Extra force may strip off the protective sealing of the tiles.

It is recommended to follow a cleaning schedule regularly so that your tiles will be in the best condition possible all the time. Use the method and tips mentioned here to keep your tiles clean and gleaming for a long time. 

How Can Orientbell Tiles Help?

Orientbell Tiles has a large collection of high gloss tiles that can be used in a variety of spaces. These tiles and many more are available for you to peruse and purchase online or at a store near you.

Not sure which tile will work best in your space? Head to TriaLook and visualise the tiles in your space before finalising a tile. If you require more help our tile experts will help and guide you.