Keep your tiles durable and shiny

By Pauline Bangirana

The days of gray concrete floors are long gone, and most residential and commercial properties have recently been tiled. Tiles give every living room a touch of class and color. They come in different designs, colors, designs and shapes.
But nothing is as frustrating as entering a house with dirty and stained tiles. Faded tiles are also common nowadays and are completely deactivated. But how do you keep your tiles clean and prevent them from fading? Doreen Tetui from Twinkie Spark says what type of token you are buying. She says that original ceramic tiles can be used with conventional cleaning agents, unlike wood, which requires special care. Tetui says the fake tiles fade slightly.

According to Victoria Nannozi, CEO of Nissi Classic Cleaners Limited, quality tiles take time to disappear. "Spanish tiles are a little expensive on the Ugandan market, but they don't fade," she says.
Nannozi also recommends cleaning tiles with hot water regularly and warns against the use of harsh chemicals on tiles.

"Most of the chemicals on the tile cleaning market are acidic. They remove dirt, but match the gloss of the tiles. These chemicals cause abrasion on the tiles and allow them to catch dirt and wear off later. You won't leave your chips at once, "warns Nannozi.
Some of the products in the tile cleaning market include Tile Cleaners, Combat and Stainex with prices ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 USH per five liter container.
Sumaya Bankiya, interior designer, claims that the tiles tend to form a dirty layer that often fades or fades after a while. The following tips can help keep tiles shiny for a long time.

Remove spills
To avoid discoloration or discoloration of the tiles, wipe them off immediately with a rag or mop if anything gets into the tiles. He says that regularly sweeping or vacuuming tiles helps remove dirt. Bankiya says you can clean the tiles with clean water even after the first cleaning.

The living room
According to Bankiya, the natural look of stone effect tile floors is best for a living room. If you're looking for a natural look, neutral-colored stone tiles get that look in the living room, "he says. He says it is advisable to match the same tiles in the living room with those in the dining room to ensure consistency.

room
According to Bankiya, tiles like wood are a good choice for covering a bedroom as these tiles are warm and elegant and give the bedroom a natural look.
The bathroom
Bankiya says vinyl tiles work perfectly in bathrooms. This type is inexpensive and has a certain roughness to ensure safety.

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