Use and Care Manual

Table Of Contents

Glass Tile Care and Maintenance

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Cleanser Consideration

Although as a general rule glass tiles are a very durable material, when in doubt as to what

types of cleansers are appropriate, always refer to the manufacture r'

s recommendations for the

types of tiles that you are using.

 Cari ng For Glass Tile Gro ut

If your home features bathroom or kitchen glass tiles then you are going to want to care

for them

the best you can. Glass tiles don’t requi re complicated maintenance but they

definitely require

that you take care of them occasionally. U se these simple tips for easy

and effectiv e ways to care

for tile gro ut.

With smaller glass tiles and mo sai c tile patterns you may notice eventual problems with

the

gro ut. It may lose its whiteness. S tart fo rmi ng mo l d, or begin to crack. The mo re area in between

the tiles, the mo re likely this will be a concern. Always be sure to start

cleaning with the least

acidic solution. If efforts pro v e ineffective, then wo rk your way up

to the stro nge r cleaners.

Scrubbing with v inegar and baking soda in small circles should

remo v e residue. Once y o u’re

done ri nse it with a sponge of warm water.

Never use bleach when you don’t have pure white gro ut because it will discolor it.

Toothbrushes

aren’t stro ng enough to clean effectively and metal bristles are too harsh

and will wear it. Find a

good me di um-strength brush or scrubbe r. Also, always use

protective gear like gloves and

goggles when wo rki ng with cleaning solutions and don’t

mix solutions. Always wipe clean the

area be fo re try i ng another metho d.

You should notice a considerable difference in the gro ut once y o u’re done. If there’s

erosion you

may need to re-apply in those spots. Enjoy a new-looking tile display .

Note - The suggestions mentioned above are for general practice. In case of a particular project, it is recommended that a

professional installer/fabricator/restorer is consulted. It is also recommend that cleaning solutions are tried in an isolated

area to chec k for desir e d resul t s. MSI disclaims any liability towa r d s the use of any care & maintenance prod uc t s .