Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Cleaning Ceramic Tile Floors in Commercial Bathrooms

If you work in the janitorial field and frequently find yourself cleaning ceramic tile floors in commercial bathrooms, there are a number of tips you should keep in mind to ensure that the floors get the most out of your cleanings. Below are the best ways to keep the ceramic tile floors found in commercial bathrooms dirt-free.

Clean the Floors Every Few Days

Depending on how much traffic cycles through a particular commercial bathroom, you may have to engage in cleaning the ceramic tile floors as frequently as once every day or as infrequently as once every week. For a commercial bathroom that serves as host to an average amount of daily traffic, cleaning the floors once every two or three days should suffice. While ceramic tile floors are quite resilient, excessive dirt buildup and stains are particularly noticeable on this type of flooring.

Use Basic Cleaning Tools

One of the great things about cleaning ceramic tiles floors is that you don't have to spend top dollar on pricey commercial cleaning products. In fact, you are strongly advised against the use of such products, as the bleach and assorted chemicals found therein can damage ceramic tile floors with repeated use. Instead, a mixture of warm water and liquid soap should suit your needs perfectly. Alternatively, if the floor has come under fire from mold or mildew, use a mixture of vinegar and warm water. Also, while the bulk of the flooring should be scrubbed with a mop, you will need to use a toothbrush or soft-bristled scrub brush to purge any filth from the surrounding grout.