Tile floors are beautiful and not as hard to clean as you think. No matter what type of tile you have in your home, you can keep your floors clean by following these simple tips.

Tip 1 Wipe up spills immediately
 To avoid spending hours on your hands and knees scrubbing away stains and dirt, wipe up spills as soon as they happen. Use an absorbent cloth or a wet/dry cordless vacuum to get rid of spills and dirt on floors.

Tip 2 Use the doormat
 During wet weather, make sure your family wipes off their shoes and boots on the doormat before entering the house. Everyone should get into the habit of taking off their footwear immediately to avoid tracking mud and water on tile floors.

Tip 3 Use the right cleanser
 For heavy spills and excessive dirt, you will need to choose the right cleanser depending on what type of tiles you have. Ceramic tiles can almost always be cleaned with just a damp mop but, for dirty grout, add two tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to each gallon of water before mopping. Wipe up any excess water to avoid saturating the grout. For vinyl tiles, mop your floor with a mixture of 1 cup vinegar and one gallon of water. For marble and other stone tile, you need to be very careful. Vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and many store bought cleansers can destroy your tiles. Instead, add some mild dish soap to your mop water. After cleaning, mop again with plain water to eliminate any soap residue.