Homogenuous Tiles : Maintenance

Some possible reasons to share. The tiles might not be the grade A or manufacturing problems. Or the contractor used acid to wash the tiles n damaged. But most of the times, its the wax layer at the tiles caused the cloudy look. You may try using abit of Cif and scrub with soft cloth.

My house the homogeneous tiles have the wheel marks on it... happen when we are moving boxes into the house..

Use a damp cloth (no need detergent) & ur fingernails to get the marks off. Use energy, keep rubbing the same spot again and again & it will come off.
hi, try using those magic sponge. no need detergent. it helps to remove, if not, lighten the marks.

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Lately while mopping floor, I found that some of the gaps in between the old tiles are FILTHY BLACK. I tried sitting on floor and slowly scratched in-between with a damp cloth, the filth came out.

You can just buy those NTUC bleach, dilute it in a pail of water. Depending on the extent of the dirt, you may have to use more or less bleach.

Try it on a small area of tiles first to make sure that it doesn't damage the tiles. Once you find that it's ok and it works, then use it on a larger surface area.

Be careful not to use those bristle scrubbers or you might damage the tiles (if they are the sort that can be scratched). Better to just let the bleach slowly dissolve the dirt and then use a mop to clean it.

I wouldn't use Jif on the living room tiles in case it scratches the tiles. I would only use Jif for ceramic sinks and bathtubs.

You may also want to try the vignear (mix one part with one part water) or lemon with baking soda.

Apply on affected area and clean with wet cloth then dry with a soft cloth.

hey kyra...is the black stuff MOULD??

if so...there is this brand which is quite effective called DUCK mould remover...can get at ntuc...you spray and leave it there a while before mopping the yucky stuff off...

For tiles dirt and grouting dirt, use mosaic & toilet stains remover. This is very effective. But bear in mind!! Only to be use on ceramic and homogenous tiles. Marble and Granite NO!