How to clean and maintain tiles after laying

Ceramic tiles are a popular choice for homeowners in furniture renovations. They are smooth, durable, and easy to clean, offering numerous advantages. However, laying tiles isn't the end of the story; subsequent cleaning and maintenance are equally important. Well-maintained tiles offer enhanced aesthetics, durability, and a more comfortable living environment.

How to clean the tiles after laying

The first maintenance method after laying the tiles is to clean them. Since the tiles are generally laid using the dry laying method, hollowing is likely to occur after the tiles are laid, so at this time you need to sprinkle water on the tiles to maintain them.

Usually, cement mortar will begin to solidify after 2 hours, and you can walk on it after 48 hours. However, it will take 4 or 5 days to dry completely. Therefore, after 24 hours, if conditions permit, you can cover it with sawdust and water it for 48 hours at room temperature. Do not step on it during the curing period until it is stable. In addition to watering, you can also clean the tiles as follows:

1. Ordinary dust on the surface of tiles can be cleaned with detergent, soap, laundry powder, etc.

2. The wax layer on polished tiles when they leave the factory can be removed with the all-effect stain remover.

3. Cement scale, caulking agent, lime, putty powder and other dirt remaining on the surface of tiles can be removed with Shield King Descaling King.

4. Use chemical solvents to dissolve and remove pollutants such as paint and coatings, such as thinner, or paint strippers such as Sanhe.

How to maintain the tiles after laying

After cleaning the tiles, you can start using them normally. However, you should also perform regular follow-up maintenance on them at this time to make the tiles last longer.

1. For daily cleaning of tiles, you can use detergent, soap, etc.

2. Use a mixture of soap, a little hydrogen water and turpentine to clean tiles to make them more shiny.

3. Polished tiles should be waxed regularly, preferably every 2-3 months.

4. If scratches appear on the brick surface, you can apply toothpaste on the scratches and wipe them with a dry cloth to repair them.

5. The gaps between bricks can be cleaned with a detergent from time to time, and then a layer of waterproofing agent can be applied to the gaps to prevent mold growth.

6. Use sodium hydroxide or potassium bicarbonate solution to clean tea, coffee, beer, ice cream, grease and other pollutants.

7. Use dilute solutions such as hydrochloric acid and nitric acid to remove pollutants such as ink and cement.

8. Use special cleaning agents for paint, coatings and other pollutants.

9. Rust can be removed with a 2% oxalic acid solution, then wipe clean with water. Grind 3-4 vitamin C tablets into a powder and sprinkle it on the floor tile surface. Scrub the floor tile surface several times with water to remove rust stains. For older rust stains, soak the affected area with a 10% mixture of oxalic acid and citric acid in water, then scrub again with concentrated salt water. If you have a fresh lemon, squeeze its juice and drip it onto the rust stain, then rub it with your hands. Repeat several times until the stain is gone, then rinse with soapy water.

While the construction process of home renovation is certainly important, subsequent maintenance is even more crucial. After all, renovation materials and construction costs are expensive, and if maintenance isn't done properly, replacing materials or renovating can be a significant expense. So, after reading the cleaning and maintenance methods for tile installation above, are you more prepared to care for your new home? Then, get started with cleaning and maintenance right away.