With ceramic tile floors it’s important to have the right equipment.  We list core equipment needed and “ideal” which will save you elbow grease and time but is not necessary to clean successfully.

Equipment

• Stiff bristle deck broom
• Small orbital or cylinder based scrubbing machine (ideal)
• Vapor cleaner (ideal)
• Microfiber Mop & pads

Cleaning Products

• Spartan Chemical Foamy Q&A – phosphoric acid removing hard water & limescale from grout
  OR
• Zep Calcium, Lime & Rust cleaner – contains a stabilized urea hydrochloride acid that is safe around stainless steel (as is phosphoric acid as well)
• Barkeepers Friend Powder Version – To give this process an extra kick use this oxalic acid product for it’s abrasive action
• Multiple gallons of distilled water – for rinsing
• Shop Vac or other wet/dry vacuum
• Stainless steel conditioner / cleaner to prevent the excessive moisture and fumes from eventually corroding stainless steel and chrome in bathroom