Keeping your tiles pristine can be a challenge, especially with the variety of tile materials and the grime that can accumulate over time. Whether you’re working on an indoor or outdoor tiling project, and regardless of if you’re looking for a tile cleaner or a tile grout cleaner, and whether you have porcelain, stone, slate, or ceramic tiles, we have a vast collection of tile cleaner options, this guide will help you discover the best products and methods to keep your tiles looking brand new.

Finding The Best Tile Cleaner: Why Use A Tile Cleaner?

Tile and grout cleaner serves several purposes, including stain removal, deep cleaning embedded dirt from porous materials, protecting against future stains, restoring damaged or discoloured tile and generally maintaining tiles. Typically tile grout cleaners are applied using emulsifying pads or grout sponges. Our range includes top brands like Ultra Tile, Lithofin, Fila, LTP, Stain Proof by DryTreat, Bentley Edwards, and Mapei Ultracare, ensuring you have access to the best products in the industry.

Further, we also stock a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically concerning tile cleaners, work gloves. It’s important to protect your hands when using a tile cleaner, Black Mamba gloves and Supertouch nitrile gloves are both popular options.

Choosing the Right Tile Cleaner

The best tile cleaner depends on the type of tile you have and the specific cleaning requirements. Here's a breakdown of what you need to consider:

1. Tile Type

   Different tiles have different cleaning needs:

   • Ceramic Tiles: Generally durable and easy to clean with most tile cleaners.
   • Porcelain Tiles: Require a porcelain tile cleaner that can handle their dense and smooth surface without causing damage.
   • Natural Stone Tiles: Need pH-neutral cleaners to avoid etching or discoloration.
   • Slate Tiles: You don’t want to be using anything too acidic or harsh.

   Here are some suggested tile cleaners for different tile types:

   Ceramic Tile Cleaner	Porcelain Tile Cleaner	Natural Stone Tile Cleaner	Slate Tile Cleaner
   Ultra Tile ProClean Xtreme Clean	Mapei Ultracare HD Cleaner	Ultra Tile ProClean Porcelain Tile & Stone Cleaner	LTP Grimex
   Lithofin KF Ceramic-Clean	LTP Porcelain Floor Tile Cleaner	Lithofin MN Outdoor Cleaner	LTP Solvex Intensive Cleaner
   Bentley Edwards Premium Alcon Blue Biodegradable Cleaner	Mapei Ultracare Keranet	Bentley Edwards Premium Patio Cleaner
   		Stain Proof Stone & Masonry Peroxide Cleaner

2. Grout Cleaning

   

   Grout can be particularly tricky to clean due to its porous nature. A tile grout cleaner is specifically designed to penetrate these porous surfaces and remove dirt and stains effectively. If you’re looking for the best grout cleaner for tile, some reliable options include the FILA FUGANET Grout Cleaner or LTP Grout Stain Remover.
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3. Indoor Tile Cleaning vs. Outdoor Tile Cleaning

   For outdoor tiles, especially porcelain, you’ll need an outdoor porcelain tile cleaner that can tackle the tougher grime and environmental factors. For example, if you’re looking for preventive treatment against green, slippery garden deposits on outdoor stairs, paths and terraces, walls, gravestones, roofs, and wooden fences, then Lithofin ALGEX is a reliable choice. Or to remove surface rust stains, the LTP Rust Stain Remover is the ideal fast-acting formula.

   

   

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4. Industrial Wipes

   

   Pro Tiler Tools offers a comprehensive collection of industrial wipes, from Ultragrime wipes such as the Ultragrime Pro Wipes and Ultragrime XXL wipes to Everbuild Wonder Wipes and Genesis Work Wipes, all specifically formulated to clean hands, tools, and surfaces. So if you’re looking for a speedy solution for cleaning general dirt and grime, this could be the best option.

Best Tile Cleaning Machines

For those looking to invest in a tile cleaning machine, grout cleaning machine, or a polishing machine, consider these three options:

1. Raimondi Berta Electrosponges Grout Cleaning Machine - an electric grout cleaning sponge machine for cement-based or epoxy grouts. Ideal for Terracotta, Porcelain, Marble, Natural Stone, Quarry Tile, and many more surfaces.
2. Rubi Rubilim-50-NDS Rotating Cleaning Machine - Cleans, polishes, brightens, crystallizes, and waxes tiles by changing the accessory. For example, from a Rubi Natural Fibre Brush to a Rubi Abrasive Pad.
3. Flex L 1503 VR Polish - with tachogenerator constant speed control, soft start, overload protection, and speed selection for perfectly polished surfaces.

These cleaning and polishing machines combine scrubbing action with powerful suction to leave your tile floors spotless and dry.

What Is The Best Cleaner for Tile Floors

Choosing the right tile cleaner, whether it’s a general tile cleaner, tile grout cleaner, or a porcelain tile cleaner, is crucial for maintaining the beauty and longevity of your tiles. Regular maintenance combined with occasional deep cleaning using the best tile floor cleaner or tile cleaner machine will keep your tiles looking their best.

Browse our range of tile and grout cleaners today to ensure that your tiles remain clean, shiny, and free from grime both indoors and outdoors. Should you need any tiling advice or support with your order, don’t hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected] or give us a call at 01604 859800.