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When you go to the trouble of installing tile flooring, you
expect it to last for some time, and you don't want human or
animal carelessness to ruin it. Tile adds a great look to any
home, and it can be pricey to put in, especially if you have to
pay someone to tackle this job for you. That's why you may want
to institute a few ground rules at first so everyone will know
what is expected with regards to the new floor.
1. Remove or wipe shoes at the entrance to your home. Some
people keep socks, slippers, or house shoes near the door so
family members can remove outdoor shoes or boots and help
protect the flooring. At the very least, they should expect to
thoroughly wipe or scrape their footwear before proceeding into
the house. Lay out a front door mat on the porch or stoop as the
first line of defense. Then place another indoor mat on the
floor just inside the entrance. After two wipes, the shoes
should carry considerably less dirt into the house.
2. Keep pets elsewhere. If your dog or cat enjoys free run of
the house, try to keep them off the tile as much as possible.
Their nails can scratch the tile surface, depending on how hard
it is, and if the pets go outside at all, they can track in mud,
dirt, excrement, or dust that is hard to catch with a doormat.
Many pets like to hang around the kitchen, which is where many
people use floor tile, due to the warmth and food odors that
entice them. Find ways to entertain your pets in other areas
when they first enter the house to help minimize the amount of
traffic on the tile flooring.
3. Keep potential stain-causing substances in check. Don't let
the kids paint, glue, or carve hobbies in rooms that have tile
flooring. These substances can drip or spill onto the floor,
sometimes leaving permanent stains. Set up an area where they
can safely work under your watchful eye in another area that
doesn't have tile flooring. Or at least cover the floor with
newspapers in the area where the kids will be working.
4. Be careful when cooking. Many people put down kitchen throw
rugs to catch drips and spills from cooking or cleaning. If you
do use throw rugs, put down those with a non-skid backing. If
you don't use rugs, use care when mixing, processing, or cooking
foods to reduce the likelihood of an accident.
5. Insist that smokers use ashtrays. If someone in your home
smokes tobacco products, or you have visitors that do, be sure
to set out ashtrays or ask them to smoke in designated areas
(like the front porch). This may help to minimize the risk of
someone spilling cigarette ash on the floor, which could cause
burn marks.
In general, ask family members to use caution when walking on
the tile floors. While you don't want to be hypersensitive, a
little thoughtfulness on everyone's part will go a long way to
keep your tile floor tidy and in good condition.
About the author:
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Written by:
Charles Kassotis
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