About Maintenance And Care Of Tiles

Home décor and its maintenance are not easy. One always has to make an extra effort to maintain it. But tiles are really low maintenance which is why majority of people prefer them over wood and other materials. They are versatile and stylish to look at and that’s an advantage.    

We give you some easy points on how to maintain your floor and wall tiles. Nothing very herculean of a task, these tips will keep your tiles in shape and beauty for years. Let us take a look and find out more-  

• Basic cleanliness: No matter what, there will always be some grit, dirt and oil on the wall and floor tiles. Sweeping, mopping or vacuuming them works. If not that, then dampen a cloth piece in warm water and wipe the tiles at least twice a week. If the tiles are textured be very careful while cleaning the dirt away. This basic practice of cleaning will help in evading the unnecessary corrosion of tiles as well. 

• For extra protection: add extra layers of protection by using rugs, floor mats or protective pads under the furniture; and then your tiles are automatically saved. Putting the mats at the entry, exit areas also helps in abating the dirt, soil, sand etc.    
       
• Avoid using chemical products during maintenance: Never clean wall and floor tiles with wax based products or detergents as that will altogether spoil the whole texture of the tiles. 

• Invest in good quality: Investing in high quality tiles is advised by many builders. Reputed companies like Somany Ceramics are known for providing the best quality floor tiles. Buying tiles from such companies will help in the long run.         
    
Keep these points in mind while maintaining the tiles of all kinds!    

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