Cleaning Methods For Bathroom Glazed Tiles And Vitrified Tiles, No Need To Worry About Cleaning Stains

Home Tile Cleaning: Targeted Care Strategies for Glazed Tiles and Vitrified Tiles

As a senior housekeeper with more than ten years of experience, I have handled countless tile floors. Many people have a misconception that ceramic tiles "can withstand abuse" and that everything can be handled with just a mop and water. However, in fact, the physical properties of ceramic tiles made of different materials are very different. If the wrong method is used, not only will the cleaning be incomplete, but it may also cause irreparable damage to the brick surface. Today, from a professional perspective of deep cleaning, I analyze how to take care of the most common glazed tiles and vitrified tiles in the home.

Deep cleaning of glazed tiles: strictly prevent dirt from clinging to the surface

Glazed tiles with rich colors and patterns are often used in kitchen walls, bathroom floors or living room background walls. Their core advantage is the glaze on the surface that has been fired at high temperatures and has an extremely high density, just like putting on a dense "protective suit" on the brick body.

Tool selection and operation process :

Ordinary dust and footprints can be handled with an ordinary cotton mop and water. However, if you encounter stubborn stains, such as old oil splatters on the kitchen wall, the operation process will have to be upgraded.

The first step is to pre-treat. Use warm, neutral detergent water with a ratio of about 1:10. Spray it towards the stain and soak it for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the oil film.

Step 2: Perform physical removal. For flat glazed tiles, just use a microfiber rag dipped in detergent water to wipe it. For concave and convex glazed tiles, such as antique tiles, dust accumulation in the gaps is difficult to clean. At this time, you need to replace it with a soft-bristled brush. A discarded toothbrush works very well. It can be used with a circular brushing action to "drive" the dust out of the gaps.

Step 3: Rinse and collect water. After rinsing with clean water, be sure to use a dry rag or flat mop to absorb the moisture on the surface to avoid residual water stains.

Details and precautions :

Guidelines for avoiding pits are as follows: Never use steel wool or cleaners containing abrasive particles on glazed tiles. Although the glaze is dense, strong physical friction will destroy the gloss of the surface. Over time, the tile surface will become gray and lose its original luster.

The first is the effect comparison. When the correct method is used, the cleaned glazed tiles will appear as bright as when they left the factory, and the colors will be bright. However, if the wrong method is used, such as using strong acid, the glaze will lose its original luster, and even subtle scratches will appear. Such scratches will be particularly obvious under the illumination of light.

Deep cleaning of vitrified tiles: prescribe the right medicine to disintegrate penetrating pollution

Scenario application : The first choice for public areas such as living rooms, restaurants, corridors, etc. is vitrified tiles. It has high hardness and strong wear resistance . However, its biggest disadvantage is that there are tiny pores on the surface . If the glaze sealing or waxing treatment is not done well, once colored liquids, such as tea, soy sauce, etc., are spilled on it and not cleaned up in time, it will easily penetrate and form deep stains that are difficult to remove.

Tool selection and operation process :

For the cleaning of vitrified tiles, the core logic is " chemical decomposition " rather than "physical hard rubbing".

For daily cleaning work, just use a well-wrung flat mop with a suitable neutral detergent (like dish soap). The key point is that the mop must be in a "non-drip" state to prevent excess water from carrying dirt and penetrating into the pores.

2. Treatment of specific pollutants :

<strong>Grease and beer stains : Prepare a basin of warm water and add an appropriate amount of<strong>soda ash , that is, sodium carbonate. After it dissolves, use a rag to cover the stain and let it sit for 5 minutes. <strong>Saponification reaction of soda ash It can effectively break down grease and then wipe it clean with clean water.

Rust, cement stains, and sediments are common problems after decoration. Use a weakly acidic descaler. There are special tile cleaners on the market. The main ingredients are dilute hydrochloric acid or oxalic acid. You must wear rubber gloves when operating. Drop the cleaner on the stains and wait for the reaction to bubble for about 3 to 5 minutes. Then brush gently with a brush, and finally rinse with plenty of water. For white latex or putty powder that has dried up, first use a hot towel to soften it, and then use a plastic scraper or blade to carefully remove it at an angle of 15 degrees. Be sure to avoid vertical force to scratch the brick surface.

This type of organic matter, called paint and marker stains, requires the use of solvents to dissolve. Pour turpentine or acetone on a soft cloth, and then gently wipe the area where the stain is located. Household toothpaste, with its abrasives and surfactants, will have a unique and significant effect on minor surface marks.

Soy sauce stains and vinegar stains: If they are dull stains formed by long-term penetration, the cleaning effect of toilet cleaner (its main component is acid) is often more direct than ordinary detergents. However, it must be flushed quickly and in large quantities after use to prevent corrosion of the brick joints.

Details and precautions :

There is such a content, which is called pit avoidance guide : When using strong acid such as hydrochloric acid to clean vitrified bricks, you must not do the following two things. First, do not pour a large amount of the original solution directly onto the surface of the brick. Second, do not let the original solution soak the brick surface for a long time. Otherwise, the acidic substances will gradually penetrate along the capillary pores of the brick, thereby causing corrosion to the brick structure, and eventually causing the brick surface to turn yellow or hollow.

Comparing the results, wrong cleaning methods, such as simply mopping the floor repeatedly with clean water, cannot remove the stains that have penetrated, and will only cause the color of the brick surface to become more and more "flowery". Correctly implemented chemical cleaning can decompose these deep-seated pigments and bring them out, thereby restoring the original transparency and texture clarity of the brick surface. Pour a glass of water on the cleaned brick surface. If anti-fouling care has been done before, the water beads will appear in the shape of rolling beads instead of spreading and penetrating immediately.

Home Economics Professional Summary :

Whether it is glazed tiles or vitrified tiles, prevention is far more important than management. It is recommended that the newly decorated vitrified tiles be treated with crystal surfaces as soon as possible, or apply antifouling agent to seal the pores. In daily cleaning, no matter what kind of brick it is, you must avoid using strong acid and alkali solutions. By mastering these professional techniques, the ceramic tiles in your house can remain clean and new for ten years, effectively improving the comfort and beauty of the entire home space.