General
On account of their properties, tiles are considered to be easy to clean. The cleaning methods and cleaning agents must, however, be adapted to the type of floor and local conditions.
It should be noted that hydrofluoric acid and related substances are able to attack or destroy the surface of porcelain stoneware tiles and glazed vitreous and porcelain stoneware tiles. Consequently, no cleaning agents containing hydrofluoric acid are to be used!
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A sealant is applied to the surfaces of the matt and rough-polished vitreous tiles at the factory, leading to a marked improvement in resistance to staining and soiling; Villeroy & Boch does not recommend subsequent treatment with impregnating agents.
Sealing – for polished porcelain stoneware tiles only!
The polished porcelain stoneware tiles are to be sealed with a suitable anti-staining agent after basic cleaning. We recommend using the Carrogard antistaining agent. Carrogard is an oil-, grease- and water-repellent, solvent-containing anti-staining agent that gives polished porcelain stoneware tiles lasting protection.
Cleaning
Post-installation / basic cleaning | Procedure | Product and dosage |
Loose dirt | Sweeping or vacuum cleaning | |
Cement film, mineral soiling, such as lime scale deposits, soap residue | 1. First wet the covering and joints with water 2. Apply cleaning agent and wipe with a micro-fibre mop with short fibres 3. Remove the dirty water 4. Rinse tiles with a lot of water | Acidic cleaning agents, incl.: - INOLIT, CC Dr. Schutz - Buzil G 491 EROLcid, Dosage: 500 ml /10 l cold water |
Grease, oils, waxes, cosmetics, shoe marks | 1. Apply cleaning agent and wipe with a micro-fibre mop with short fibres 2. Remove the dirty water 3. Rinse tiles with a lot of water | Alkaline cleaning agents, incl.: - Buzil G 490 EROL Dosage: 500 ml /10 l cold water |
Maintenance cleaning | ||
Normal dirt, such as dust, light dirt, street dirt | Apply cleaning agent and wipe with a micro-fibre mop / cloth (e.g. White Magic from VERMOP - www.vermop.com) | Neutral cleaning agent, e.g.: - Buzil G 481 Blitz-Citro Dosage: 50 ml /10 l cold water |
