To remove a stubborn spot, scrub with a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water.
Use good mats at doorways to keep sand which may scratch tiles outside.
If you have high gloss floors, don't wear spiked shoes.
Select the right tiles for your area. Talk to a reputable distributor like Beaumont Tiles.
Ensure the tiler lays the tiles evenly with no edges protruding up and beds the tiles into the adhesive with no voids under the tiles. Always use a tiler who is a member of the Australian Tile Council, or highly recommended and experienced.
Use gliders under any furniture which may damage the surface of the tile.
Avoid dropping heavy objects onto the tiles. Tiles are not indestructible.
Clean and sweep your tiles regularly.
Use just a few drops of soap-less detergent. Don't use abrasive cleaners.
Vacuuming is a great way to clean tiles.
Vinegar mixed with warm water is a proven and natural cleaning agent.
Efflorescence will disappear with ongoing cleaning. It is simply a deposit of salts on the surface of the tile or grout from the rising dampness.
