4. Wring Out Your Mop
In addition to wiping up spills quickly, you can also protect your hard floors by making sure your mop is damp, but not soaking wet. Give your mop an extra twist when you wring it out to expel as much water as possible before mopping.
Okay, now that we’ve addressed hard floors in general, we can move onto tile floors specifically. I’ll share a few tips for cleaning both the tile itself and your grout lines, so you can finish off your spring cleaning efforts by leaving your tile looking as good as the day it was installed! 🙂
4 Ways To Deep Clean Your Tile Floors
1. Clean Your Grout Lines
Several years ago, my daughter-in-law Kaitlyn shared her experience with testing out different methods to clean her grout lines. (You can read that post on how to clean grout if you want the full story!) In that post, Kaitlyn concluded that she saw the best results using a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
Just spread it over your grout lines, let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour, then give it a good scrub with a brush or a scouring pad. Your grout lines will be gleaming! Kaitlyn’s only complaint was that this method was pretty messy, but it may be a small price to pay depending on how much attention your grout lines need!
2. Use The Right Cleaners
If you have natural stone tile, it’s important to only clean it with cleaners that are safe for stone. Even certain natural cleaners aren’t safe to use on stone. For instance, white vinegar (which is one of my favorite cleaners) shouldn’t be used on natural stone because it’s too acidic and can eat away at the stone or finish. So be sure to look for cleaning products that are specifically marketed as being safe for natural stone.
3. Cut Through Grease
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to clean your ceramic, porcelain, vinyl, or linoleum tile floors with a grease-cutting cleaning solution! Even if it doesn’t seem like there’s a huge buildup of grease on your floors, a grease-cutting cleaner can remove subtle residues that dull the finish of your floors. Get the recipe for my favorite homemade grease-cutting floor cleaner at the link below!
Related: How To Make A Simple Floor Cleaner That Cuts The Grease!
4. Call In A Professional
At the end of the day, you can only do so much to truly deep clean your tile floors. If they just aren’t looking quite as clean as you’d hoped, there’s no shame in calling in a professional! That’s exactly what I did recently, after I realized my tile floors were in rougher shape than I thought!
Stanley Steemer came in and completely revitalized my tile floors with their high-pressure water and vacuum system. When they finished, my tile and grout lines looked brand new! The technicians also applied their special tile and grout sealants as an added layer of protection. These sealants will help keep my floors clean for months, so I’m very glad I got that done!
