In the market we can find two kinds of tiles: glazed and without unglazed. The glazes are harder, but they scratch easily. On the other hand, the surface tiles without unglazed absorb the cleaning products. The white cement used in the joints is porous and retains moisture and mildew.
For periodic cleaning of glazed tiles, the most common in kitchens and bathrooms, use a non-abrasive spray cleaner. The glass cleaner produces a good finish, but it avoids the intense colors because they can dye the porous joints.
Heavily soiled glazed tile
Heavily soiled tiles require larger caliber weapons: cream cleaner or scouring powders. If it is a countertop or shower wall, apply a thin layer of cleanser containing whitening agent and water and wait 15 minutes to several hours before rinsing. Rinse with plenty of water and dry with a rag.
Clean the tiles in a fast and efficient way
First, start by removing dust from the walls with a soft cloth. Then, fill a bucket with warm water and add a drizzle of neutral cleanser in one of them. If the walls are very dirty you can forget about the cube and opt for a product in degreasing spray.
Action time: Moisten a cloth in the soapy water cube and rub the wall. With a soft cloth moistened with water rinse. You can use a soft toothbrush to remove dirt from the union of the tiles, but do not pass or remove the white cement grout too! Finally, dry the tiles with a clean cloth.
And the tiles without unglazed?
Clean tile without unglazed with a natural sponge just moistened in a water solution and non-soapy detergent or commercial cleaner. Avoid acidic cleansers, such as vinegar, on glazed surfaces. The acid attacks the joints and undos them. Forget the metal scourer as it scratches the tile surface.