The installation of ceramic and porcelain tile will provide the end-user with a beautiful finish which will be both long lasting and easily maintained. The key to this longevity is to use the appropriate cleaning products immediately after installation, which is oftentimes completed by the tile installer as well as the on-going maintenance provided by the owner.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provides guidance to the installer on the proper products and methods that may be utilized in the initial cleaning, if required. ANSI A108.02 section 4.5 Cleaning, lists the following: