Tiles remain a favourite for homeowners installing kitchen flooring as they provide a versatile and easy to maintain option. Nonetheless, just because most kitchen tile materials are durable does not mean that you have leeway to ignore proper care and maintenance. Neglecting your kitchen tiles will not quickly transform them into an eyesore, but you will find you have to replace them before their time. Although maintenance techniques will vary from one tile material from another, here are universal mistakes to avoid if you have natural kitchen tiles installed.

Mistake 1: Ignoring spills on your kitchen tiles

The kitchen is one of the rooms in your home that is exposed to a vast range of stains. From spilt beverages to food splashes, your kitchen tiles will need routine cleaning if they are to remain pristine. However, cleaning your flooring every time a spill occurs can be tedious for some people, and they choose to ignore these stains until they make time to clean the room thoroughly.

What these homeowners are not bearing in mind is that as spills are left to sit undeterred, there is a high likelihood of permanent staining. These permanent stains are even more likely to occur on grout lines as well as if you have installed porous tiles that are not sealed. Instead of giving spills the chance to seep into the flooring, always clean up whenever they occur.

Mistake 2: Utilising industrial strength cleaners

There are several reasons why homeowners may opt to employ industrial strength cleaners for their kitchen tiles. Firstly, to contend with tough stains, some people may have industrial strength cleaning agents to make cleaning their kitchen tiles a quick chore. Secondly, since the kitchen can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, it is not surprising some individuals may opt for string cleaning agents to kill any phages present.

The downside to using industrial strength cleaning agents is the cosmetic damage that they cause. Strong cleaners can steadily abrade the surface of your kitchen tiles and give them an uneven appearance. Secondly, the industrial cleaning agents could end up yellowing your grout, which in turn will inevitably strip your kitchen tiles of their aesthetic appeal. Lastly, industrial strength cleaners could leave a pungent odour behind plus chemicals lingering on the flooring, which can be unsafe for pets and small children. You would be better off investing in milder cleaners such as green cleaning agents that are effective yet harmless.