Care & Use

Emser Tile™ - Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Porcelain and Ceramic
Porcelain and ceramic tiles are among the easiest ooring materials to clean. Due to their impenetrable glazes, their surfaces are resistant to
water, dirt, chemicals, oil, debris, and even germs and bacteria.
It is highly recommended to sweep or vacuum the surface prior to washing it with water to prevent the tile from becoming muddy or leaving
a residue after cleaning. Although the glaze of a tile is resistant to staining it is not always chemical proof and in some cases may discolor if
exposed to certain chemicals for extended periods of time.
Always Remember:
Do not clean porcelain tile ooring with ammonia or with cleaners that contain bleach and/or acid. Acid and ammonia based cleaners may
modify grout color and stability.
Use a cleaner that is pH neutral. This ensures cleaning will not harm your grout or surrounding surfaces.
Do not use wax, oil-based, abrasive cleaners, or sealants.
Use rugs at entrances to prevent dirt and grit from being tracked onto the tile ooring from outdoors.
Tiles are scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
Do not use steel wool pads to remove tough debris or stains. Steel wool may scratch your tiles and loose steel particles may eventually
create rust stains in the grout over time.
Standard Cleaning of Glazed Products
For glazed tiles, use the following instructions for general cleaning:
1. Sweep or vacuum loose dirt and dust from the oor. On textured surfaces sweep in multiple directions. First follow the direction of the tile,
and then sweep diagonally. This will ensure the removal of all foreign material that might be residing in the textured surface. For wall surfaces
tile can be gently wiped down with a clean, dry cloth or rag.
2. Mop the oor with a mild detergent, degreaser, or tile cleaning solution. For textured oors, the use of a medium bristle brush is
recommended. A sponge or clean cloth can be used to apply the cleaning agent to wall surfaces.
3. Rinse the tile thoroughly with clean water to remove any left-over detergents.
4. Drying with a clean cloth or rag is recommended to increase the shine and to prevent water spots.
Cleaning Metal Tile
Some of the most popular metal tiles you see on the market today are either made from solid metal, coated in metal glazes, or cast from
polymers that are fused with real metal particles. Due to the presence of actual metal, careful attention must be paid when cleaning these unique
surfaces.
Stainless steel cleaners for appliances tend to work well on stainless steel tiles as they are typically made from similar grades of steel. However,
it is important to note that not all metal tiles are made from stainless steel and as such a pH neutral cleaner or water with a mild soap solution
can be used.
It is not recommended that any abrasive cleaners or scouring pads be used to clean metal as it may scratch the surface and cause the tiles to
oxidize. It is also important to keep the tiles dry and away from heat as much as possible.
Be sure to follow grout manufacturer’s instructions on cleaning and sealing grout properly. Grout cleaners containing bleach or ammonia may be
harmful to the metal if not applied properly.
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