Cleaning floor tiles especially those installed on the kitchen floor and countertops is a daunting task but if you know what to use to get a sparkling clean surface then there is no hassle in washing the floor. High footfall and frequent spills stain the slabs and make them dirty in a few days. Ideally you should clean the slabs on floor and countertop after cooking and serving meals. Make it your habit that you will collect the crumbs scattered on the floor and wipe off the stains on the backsplash. It will escape you from the hassle of rubbing the surface when you get around washing the kitchen slabs.

Floor tiles require regular cleaning with soft bristles broom that can take the excessive dust from the slabs. The stubborn grime and moisture that stuck to the slabs should be removed by using a vacuum cleaner. In this way you can make your slabs sparkling clean again and again but this method doesn't work if there are stains on the slabs and grout line. Grout lines can turn black if no specific care is taken to clean the grout. Average home owners take least interest in cleaning the grout lines because they don't know how to clean them.

Oxygen bleach solution is the cleaning agent best suited for cleaning floor tiles of all varieties including ceramic, porcelain, glass, slate, limestone and marble. Oxygen bleach is a non-toxic colour safe product and it also doesn't produce harmful fumes when used. It is safe for human use and it will not cause allergy, rashes or burning sensation on your hands. But it's better to wear safety gloves when washing tiles with oxygen bleach solution. The solution will remove the stains, however stubborn they are. The oxygen icons will break the stain from the tile and you can clean the slab with minimum rubbing.

Most home owners hate rubbing the floor tiles and the grout between them but little do they know that there is no requirement of rubbing tiles or the grout line. They can flood the slabs and the grout between them with oxygen bleach solution go get a sparkling clean surface. After flooding the tiles and the grout lines, leave the solution for 15 minutes to react with the stains. Rub the tiles and the grout lines gently to get a sparkling clean surface. This is how you should clean your tiles.

Jason Colling is a renowned writer who has written articles on various interior designing techniques related to floor decor. His articles focus on various uses of tiles, Adhesive and grout. Know more about Floor Tiles.

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