Which cleaning products do I need?

Using the right cleaning products to maintain your tiles is essential for creating a long-lasting finish, this helpful product guides takes you through the key products to use when laying your tiles and its aftercare.

For more helpful hints and tips on cleaning your tiles, you can also read our general cleaning guide.

The Fila residue removers are designed to remove grout, adhesive and installation residues, gently cleaning your tiles without damaging the surface.

It removes cement grout haze, eliminates building residue without damaging the fresh grout and dissolves limescale and soap reside.

These Fila ranges are 100% solvent free and considered an eco-friendly residue remover.

For porcelain tiles you will need Fila's Porcelain Cement Residue Remover (it’s also suitable for ceramic, terracotta, quarry and acid resistant stone tiles too). And for natural stone and terrazzo tiles, you’ll need Fila's Stone Cement Residue Remover 1ltr

Whether you opt for a coordinating or contrasting grout, light or dark, it will need cleaning and protecting to keep it in top condition to help support the lifetime of your tiles and waterproof certain areas of the home.

This cleaning regime includes immediate and ongoing care.

Fila Instant Grout Remover removes un-cured cementitious grout residue from tiles during the installation process. This helpfully avoids a ‘grout haze’ appearing on your tiles were residue has been left behind.

The product doesn’t foam up in use so no rinsing is necessary making it a quick and easy product to use. It damages neither grout joints or trims and can be used on any tile surface (wall, floor, indoor and outdoor).

As it’s 100% solvent free it doesn’t emit any harmful fumes making it safe for both installer and the environment.

The Instant Grout Remover is suitable for porcelain and ceramic tiles, glass mosaic and quarry tiles.

How to use:

The product is ready to use after the grout has thickened and become opaque. According to the grout manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 10 to 30 minutes), carry out an initial cleaning of the surface with a damp sponge.

Proceed with the final finishing cleaning by spraying Instant Grout Remover evenly over the surface.

Let the product sit for 1-2 minutes, depending on the type of material.

Clean using a damp sponge trowel. For stubborn stains, repeat the above instructions.

The Fila Grout Cleaner is a specialist cleaner for all cementitious grout joints, on walls and floors. It is very effective at removing coloured staining from grout joints, from hair dyes and self-tanning lotions to built up organic dirt.

The coverage of the easy to use spray bottle will vary according to the size of the grout joint and the amount of dirt/staining that needs to be removed.

Once cleaned, the area is ready to use.

How to use:

It’s ready to use, no dilution required.

Spray the Grout Cleaner directly onto the grouting.

Leave for a few minutes then scrub with an abrasive sponge or flat brush.

If the grouting is very dirty, we recommend cleaning it thoroughly first with Fila's Porcelain Cement Residue Remover.

Although regular cleaning with the Fila Grout Cleaner is advised, the Grout Sealer spray is a good preventative product to help ease the build up of grease and grim so more intensive cleaning is not required as often.

The nozzle enables application to be easily and safely applied in an enclosed space, wall or floor. The product is sprayed directly onto the grout joints, ideally in 1m2 sections, 10-15cm from the surface.

The bottle only needs to be at a maximum 45′ angle to point down, allowing maximum fluid extraction and excellent pump efficiency.

Wipe off any excess off and allow to dry. After 4-8 hours the surface is then ready to use.

TT Solvent Free Grout protector has high Eco values with no Volatile Organic Compounds, ( VOC’s, chemicals with a high vapour pressure and can be harmful to health) is completely solvent free and a water based material. With a shelf life of 2 years, you can regularly top up your grout’s protection to keep it in top condition.

Ongoing aftercare is important to keep your tiles looking newer for longer. A lot of household cleaners are not ph. neutral which can sometimes affect the finish of your tiles. We’d therefore recommend a specialist cleaning routine for your tiles. For more cleaning advice, review our Knowledge Base Care and Maintenance section however, here’s our top two recommended cleaning products for your interior tiles.

The Fila Multi Surface Stain Remover is perfect for removing those stubborn stains on any tiles except polished natural stone. It removes liquid based transit wax from porcelain and acts as a degreaser making it an excellent deep cleaner. Suitable Surfaces: Glazed ceramic Porcelain Unpolished natural stone Terracotta Quarry tile Encaustic tile Concrete Vinyl PVC

The Fila Multi Surface Cleaner is a pH neutral specialist cleaner that helps maintain the treatment and beauty of tiles. It delicately cleans all types of floors and surfaces and is especially great for polished finishes that are sensitive to strong detergents. It’s quick drying with no need to rinse making it ideal for routine cleaning. Suitable Materials: Porcelain Ceramic Natural stone Victorian / Encaustic tile Terracotta Wood Laminate Vinyl