How to care for porcelain

The porcelain tiles excel in residential projects not only for their beauty, variety and high quality, but also technical characteristics such as high resistance to damage and ease of maintenance and cleaning.

But although they are resistant to various chemicals and impacts, It is very important to pay attention to the types of materials and solutions adopted in time to clean the porcelain to prevent staining, wear and grooves.

And to assist with the necessary care in cleaning and maintenance of your coat, separate different tips that apply to different finishes available, both technical and glazed porcelain tiles, check out!

Daily cleaning

To clean loose on the floor, Ideally, the use of the broom or vacuum cleaner nozzle with brush, which avoids scratches on the porcelain.

Right after, It indicates the surface cleaning with a damp sponge or soft cloth with specific detergent for floors, slightly diluted in water (the proportion itself is described in the product label). At end, It should be used only with a damp cloth pure water to remove the detergent from the surface. The tip also applies to coatings applied to walls, furniture and countertops.

Common cleaning products – as scented cleaners – They can also be used provided that they are diluted in water.

In both cases, must be removed with a dry cloth over the product to complete the process, because if they dry out on the coatings may form a film difficult to remove.

removing stains

No stubborn stains, should apply creamy scouring liquid onto jacket – previously diluted in water – and leave it for at least five minutes. After, rub with a soft sponge and rinse the spot, taking care not to let foam residues on the coating - which can cause new spots.

If you experience damage from grease, oil, crayons, pencil, rust, juice, wine, coffee and soda, ideally cleaned with a cloth moistened with liquid alkaline detergent scouring or alcohol. In the case of grease, oil and crayons, It can also take warm water, so that aids in dissolving dirt (fat), and facilitate the removal of butch.

ink splashes should be removed with organic solvent, detergent or water ratio, which also help to eliminate lime and cement residues. By using these products, it is essential to rinse abundant soon after application.

Attention: Do not use solutions containing chlorine or acids!

Products that contain acids or chlorine at high concentration - such as bleach, caustic soda, acetone, ammonia – They may chemically attack the surface of the coatings, leaving them with white spots, frosted or distorted relative to shine. Problems arising from chemical attacks are irreversible and can not be recovered.

In the specific case of polished porcelain stoneware, should take special care with these chemical solutions, because these coatings are less resistant to these agents.

Avoiding scratches and scrapes

During cleaning, It recommended to avoid the use of soaps and soap powder, since the granules can generate grooves on the surface of porcelain.

Brushes and sponges with steel bristles should not be used on coatings as cause risk and damage, as well as remove the shine and glaze finish.

Another tip is to adopt mats and small quality carpets at the entrance and exit with access to outdoors, dirt trapping part. These residues may damage the surface of the floor.

In the case of polished or shiny surfaces, It is necessary to protect the feet of metal chairs, cabinets and furniture in order to prevent the appearance of scratches.

Did you know that Eliane was the first Brazilian company to produce porcelain tiles? For other questions, contact us!