Cleaners

The right cleaner protects your floor

Supermarket cleaners are made for many surfaces, not for stone. Acidic, bleach-based or soap-heavy products can etch marble and limestone, wear a sealer down a little every time and leave a film that traps dirt. A cleaner made for tile and stone avoids that, so the surface stays clean and the sealer lasts longer. It also saves you from the dull, streaky look a build-up of the wrong product leaves on gloss and polished tiles.

Everyday cleaners

For regular mopping and wiping, use a pH neutral cleaner. Our everyday range includes EzyClean+, a pH neutral cleaner and disinfectant, and Lithofin KF Vitra-Clean for porcelain and ceramic floors. Dilute them as the label says. See more from each brand in Sealers Plus and Lithofin.

Heavy-duty cleaners

When a floor has years of build-up, or grout has gone dark, an everyday cleaner will not shift it. Heavy-duty and specialist options include XtremeClean+ and OxiTreat+ concentrate, Grout Clean+, MicroScrub Nano-Cream and Lithofin KF Intensive Cleaner for a deep clean of porcelain and ceramic. Use them for the deep clean, then go back to an everyday cleaner. Some heavy-duty products can affect a sealer, so check the label, and reseal stone afterwards with a product from sealers if needed.

Match the cleaner to the surface

Porcelain and ceramic: pH neutral for everyday, a heavy-duty cleaner for build-up. See porcelain tiles.
Natural stone: pH neutral only for routine cleaning, never acidic. See natural stone.
Outdoor paving: heavy-duty cleaners lift dirt and organic marks from outdoor tiles and pavers.
Stains that will not move: try a dedicated stain or haze remover.

For textured and grip-finish floors, pair your cleaner with the Scrub'N'Clean Kit from tiling accessories. Whatever you use, a clean mop head and a final rinse with fresh water stop dirty water drying back into the grout.

FAQs

What does pH neutral mean for a tile cleaner?

It means the cleaner is neither acidic nor alkaline. That makes it gentle on natural stone, grout and sealers, so it suits daily use. Stronger cleaners are best kept for occasional deep cleans.

Can I use vinegar or bleach on my tiles?

Avoid vinegar on natural stone, as acid can etch marble, limestone and travertine. Bleach can discolour grout and wear down sealers. A pH neutral tile cleaner is the safer everyday choice.

How do I clean dark or dirty grout?

Start with a grout or heavy-duty cleaner and a stiff brush, then rinse well. If the grout is clean but still discoloured, a grout colourant can bring it back to an even colour.

Which cleaner suits a grip or textured floor?

Textured and grip finishes hold more dirt in the surface. Use a heavy-duty cleaner with a scrubbing brush or pad for a periodic deep clean, and a pH neutral cleaner in between. Rinse well so no residue is left in the texture.

Not sure which one you need? Tell us the surface and the look you are after and we will match the right sealer, cleaner and applicator.

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