🧽 Why Tile Cleaning Is Important

Over time, tiles accumulate:

• ✅ Dust and mud
  
  

• ✅ Hard water stains
  
  

• ✅ Grease and food spills
  
  

• ✅ Grout dirt and mold
  
  

• ✅ Footprints and smudges
  
  

Regular tile cleaning helps in:
✨ Maintaining tile shine
✨ Increasing floor lifespan
✨ Preventing bacterial growth
✨ Enhancing home hygiene & beauty

🧴 Home-Friendly Methods to Clean Floor Tiles

1. Daily Sweeping & Mopping

Make a habit of sweeping daily to remove dust & dirt.
Use a microfiber mop + warm water + mild floor cleaner.
Avoid acidic or harsh chemicals — they dull tile finish.

✅ Best for: Routine cleaning
❌ Avoid bleaching products for polished floors

2. Vinegar & Baking Soda Mix for Stains

For stubborn stains on ceramic tiles:
Mix:

• 1 cup vinegar
  
  

• 1 tbsp baking soda
  
  

• 2 liters warm water
  
  

Apply the solution, scrub gently, then rinse.
Do not use vinegar on marble or granite floors as it damages stone.

3. Dish Soap & Warm Water

Simple and effective:

• Add 2–3 drops dish soap to warm water
  
  

• Mop the floor
  
  

• Wipe again with plain water to avoid residue
  
  

Perfect for everyday tile shine ✨

4. Steam Cleaning

Steam loosens dirt and kills germs without chemicals.
Ideal for deep cleaning bathroom & kitchen tiles.

💡 Tip: Use medium steam setting to avoid grout damage.

5. Hydrogen Peroxide for Tough Grout Stains

Mix peroxide + baking soda into a paste
Apply to grout lines, brush gently, rinse

🔎 Works well for greasy kitchen floors

⚠️ Important Tile Cleaning Precautions

Do ✅

Avoid ❌

Use mild cleaners

Excess acid & bleach

Soft brushes

Steel scrubbing pads

Warm water

Extremely hot water

Dry after mopping

Leaving water stains

🧼 DIY Natural Tile Polish

Mix:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
  
  

• 1 liter warm water
  
  

Apply with mop for glossy finish (works best on ceramic & vitrified tiles).

🏡 When to Call Professionals?

Even with regular care, some stains & dirt need expert handling — especially:

• Old hard water marks
  
  

• Deep grout stains
  
  

• Post-construction dust
  
  

• Mold patches
  
  

• Grease buildup in kitchen tiles
  
  

Professional cleaners use:
✅ Industrial scrubbers
✅ Steam machines
✅ Eco-friendly chemicals
✅ Special polishers

For homes in Kochi needing expert tile cleaning, Urban Mop™ offers affordable & safe professional flooring cleaning services.

📌 Final Thoughts

Sparkling tiles don’t require expensive chemicals — just smart cleaning routines and gentle techniques.

But if your tiles still look dull or stained, booking professional cleaning once in a while helps restore shine and hygiene.

📞 Need Professional Tile Deep Cleaning in Kochi?

Let Urban Mop™ revive your floors with expert deep cleaning.

📱 Call/WhatsApp: +91 9526 44 88 20
🌐 Visit: www.urbanmop.in
📍 Serving: Kochi & Ernakulam

✨ Urban Mop™ — Clean Floors. Happy Homes.