Use and Care Manual

Maintenance & Cleaning
Villa Lagoon Tile - Cement Tile Care
Villa Lagoon Tile
www.VillaLagoonTile.com 1.251.968.3375 [e-mail]
To increase the service life and maintain an attractive appearance, a proper maintenance
and cleaning schedule is recommended for all cement tiles. As with all natural stone, cement
tile will patina beautifully with time.
DO NOT USE
■ Acids of any kind (i.e. Vinegar,
Lemon Juice, Muratic)
■ Abrasive agents or pads.
(i.e. 3M Scotch Brite pads,
powdered cleansers)
Routine Cleaning
ORGANIC STAINS
Clean with Hydrogen Peroxide
Saturate a clean cloth/gauze pad. Place on stain.
Place 1-2 inches of dry cloth/pad and small weight.
Let set 20 minutes, check, reapply if needed.
INORGANIC STAINS
Create a Paste of Oxi-Clean
Apply to stain. Let set 20 minutes, check,
reapply if needed.
BIOLOGICAL STAINS
Use a Solution of Water & Dawn
Wipe off any residue. Clean with soft bristled brush and
cleaning solution of Dawn Detergent or Oxi-Clean in
water. If stain remains follow above directions for
Organic Stains.
OIL-BASED STAINS
Treat with Undiluted PH Neutral Detergent
Apply a PH neutral detergent, such as Dawn, directly
to stain. Let set 20 minutes, check and reapply
if needed.
Stain Removing Tips
Accidents happen and the tiles even after sealing may get stained. Stains should be treated as soon as
possible. Soda, wine, salad dressings, food spills, etc. should not be left to sit on the tile as they can
eventually penetrate through the sealer and stain the tile.
TYPES OF STAINS
ORGANIC: Coffee, Tea, Tobacco, Food, Cosmetics, Leaves, Plants, Blood, Wine, Urine
INORGANIC: Rust, Ink, Paraffin, Dye, Iron, Paint, Minerals, Medicine
BIOLOGICAL: Mildew, Mold, Fungus, Algae
OIL-BASED: Kitchen Grease, Oils, Butter, Bacon, Ointments, Tar, Body Oil, Suntan Lotion
■ In entrances, consider using walk-off mats or small rugs to prevent
dirt and grit being tracked in.
■ Spills should be cleaned up immediately as a safety precaution, as
well as to prevent staining of the floor.
■ Frequent or daily sweeping and wet mopping is recommended to
remove all dirt and debris on floors. Buildup of dirt and debris can
cause friction between the tile surface and shoes. This can result in
scratching and dirt being embedded into the face of the tile.
■ When wet mopping, we recommend a pH neutral cleaning product (i.e. Dawn dish detergent).
□ Be sure to test the cleaning product in an isolated area before applying to the entire floor.
□ Rinse with clean water; do not flood floor, - damp mop only or commercial machine.
□ Adding too much detergent to water could result in a thin layer of cleaner residue on th floor which
can cause the floor to look hazy and/or become more slippery when wet.
■ Areas that are subject to oil, grease or harsh contaminates should be de-greased and scrubbed on a
regular basis.
■ Reapplication of a quality penetrating/impregnating sealant may be required periodically as needed.
■ Be sure to clean the floor thoroughly before applying the sealant. Apply as directed.
■ NOTE: A coat of paste wax may be applied on top of the sealant.
□ Paste wax can help prevent staining and provide a renewable waterproof protective layer.
□ The paste wax will need to be reapplied periodically as needed.