QUESTION

Cleaning Tile - How do you clean soap scum from ceramic tile and grout, and why is there a film on the tile after you clean it?

ANSWER

ANSWER - There are special products made for cleaning ceramic tile. Normally your ceramic tile distributor or dealer will have these products. Using the right cleaners will make sure you can clean the tile thoroughly without damaging it, and it likely will rid the film problem left after cleaning. These same companies also provide sealers that can be applied to a clean ceramic tile or stone floor that will reduce the tendency of the tile picking up dirt and will help make it easier to clean the tile or stone. The major companies who manufacture these cleaning and sealing products for ceramic tile are listed on the resource section of the Expert Answers section. Go to the resources and links page for Cleaners and Sealers to view three of the major companies. You can go to their respective web sites to learn more about their products and where to find them. I do have a limited list of distributors listed the Ceramic Tile Distributors page who are likely to stock these types of products.  Good Luck!

 
ANSWER - There are special products made for cleaning ceramic tile. Normally your ceramic tile distributor or dealer will have these products. Using the right cleaners will make sure you can clean the tile thoroughly without damaging it, and it likely will rid the film problem left after cleaning. These same companies also provide sealers that can be applied to a clean ceramic tile or stone floor that will reduce the tendency of the tile picking up dirt and will help make it easier to clean the tile or stone. The major companies who manufacture these cleaning and sealing products for ceramic tile are listed on the resource section of the Expert Answers section. Go to the resources and links page for Cleaners and Sealers to view three of the major companies. You can go to their respective web sites to learn more about their products and where to find them. I do have a limited list of distributors listed the Ceramic Tile Distributors page who are likely to stock these types of products.  Good Luck!