Don't you get to see your porcelain stoneware floorclean? Do you pass the mop and keep noticing the footprints? Are there spots that don't come out? Do not worry! In general, all pavements are susceptible to retain dirt to some extent. This depends on its peculiarities: if its texture is rough or dry, if it has accentuated reliefs in which the dirt accumulates, etc.
So what's the solution? When choosing porcelain stoneware Flooring , it is important to know all its characteristics, including the particularities of maintenance and cleaning.
Who has not happened that once the porcelain stoneware has been placed and grouted there remains of cement on the surface? In many cases, cleaning is sufficient with a diluted acid solution, such as vinegar, to remove dirt. But there are also specific products to clean the porcelain stoneware that should be used with caution, since they tend to have very high concentrations of acid.
In the market we can find products like Deterdek, of row. This descaling agent is slightly acidic and very easy to use! Just pour the liquid over the stains, let it act for a few minutes and rub with a stiff plastic bristle brush that is sufficiently abrasive, not metal bristles. Finally, you must rinse with water and clean with your usual floor cleaner. Although, because of its acidity level, you only have to use this type of products in very punctual cases.
Avantgarde Azulev
The maintenance of the porcelain stoneware is very simple: a periodic cleaning by means of a water wash or a diluted solution of detergent is sufficient to return to the pavement or cladding its original characteristics.
These are our 5 tips for cleaning porcelain stoneware:
- Never make an acidic cleaning on newly placed coatings or pavements, as the acid reacts with the unhardened cement, which can deteriorate the joints.
- It impregnates the surface with clean water before any chemical treatment, to prevent the possible absorption of the agents used by the grouting material and the ceramic support, and it clarifies immediately after the treatment, to eliminate the Chemical residues.
- It considers both the characteristics of the pavement or cladding, as well as the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Avoid abrasives, shocks and punzonamientos that can scratch, break or deteriorate soil surfaces.
- Avoid contact with strong acid-containing cleaning products.