CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning has primary importance to enhance the beauty of surfaces. It is divided into two stages:
- washing after laying
- maintenance (ordinary and extraordinary)
Protecting materials from stains and humidity and at the same time achieving the desired look is a fundamental process that takes three stages:
- pre-treatment
- basic protection (here referred to as “protection” to simplify matters)
- finishing protection (here referred to as “finishing”)
I. Cleaning after the laying process
After finishing the covering works the first step is the thorough cleaning of the surface to remove all heavy dirts that remain after the installation. Missing the first accurate washing can cause more trouble in the future by the regular cleaning and maintenance.
Removing grout residues and building-site dirt
To remove all remained adhesive, cement, gypsum and grout the most important thing is to be in time and make the cleaning 1-2 days after the work is finished and never let it for 10 days later. It is very difficult so remove the dirt after such a long time. Always use special detergent that is recommended for your type of floor in order not to harm the surface, keep its natural shine and even not damage the aluminum and metal parts in the bathroom.
Our expert offers: FILA Deterdek, removes all grout residues and building-site dirt. Removes lime deposits from floors, wall tiles (showers), and bathroom fixtures. Good for terracotta, porcelain stoneware, glazed ceramic tiles, acid-resistant stone and quarry tiles.
Removing epoxy based adhesives and cleaning glass mosaic
The cleaning need to be done immediate after the installation with soft sponge and plenty of water because this kind of adhesives fix in a very short period of time. After the surface is dry it is recommended to clean with alkaline based detergent.
Our expert offers: FILA CR10, cleaner for epoxy residues for porcelain, glazed ceramic tile and glass mosaic. High-viscosity liquid detergent for cleaning off residues, stains and streaks of epoxy plaster. Ideal for non-absorbent materials such as porcelain stoneware, glazed ceramic tiles and glass mosaics.
II. Maintenance of the floor
Maintenance of matt and textured surfaces
Unfinished tiles and textured surfaces always need extra attention during the cleaning process. In its porous surface dirt stick easily. It is recommended to use a cleaning detergents that increases the surface resistance against water and oil.
For outdoor always use cleaner with UV protection.
Our expert offers: FILASTOP DIRT, improves the material’s resistance to dirt caused by traffic. Protects the material against watery or oily stains.
Maintenance of lappato surfaces
In order to keep the natural beauty of lappato surfaces you need to use detergents that penetrate deep down in the its surface protecting the material from water and oily stains. Good cleaners does not form a film and allows the surface to breathe. They makes ordinary maintenance of lappato porcelain tiles easier.
Our expert offers: Fila PD 15 dirt and stain repellent for lappato porcelain tiles.
Maintenance of polished surfaces (porcelain tiles, natural stones, granite, marble)
Maintaining of the polished surface has three reason: keep the original shine of the surface, with impregnation improve the surface resistance and protect its color and beauty. Good quality detergents do not yellow the surface, keep the original color of the tiles. For outdoor always use cleaner with UV protection.
Our expert offers: Fila MP/90 Eco Plus the best environmentally-friendly stain protection for porcelain tiles, natural stone, marble and granite with polished, brushed and matt honed finishes. Impregnates, protects, and makes cleaning easier.
III. Regular, everyday cleaning
Best to choose products which are neutral, softly degreasing, do not alter color or appearance of the surface. With cleaning the porcelains be careful not to damage any chromed or aluminium metal parts of the bathroom equipments. Always pay attention to the recommendation of the surface the detergent is good for and the appropriate cleaning interactions.
If you have the possibility always choose environmentally-friendly product, as Fila products are.
Our expert offers:
- Filavia Bagno, deep-down cleaner for all bathroom surfaces. Removes limescale. Gives surfaces back their shine.
- FilaCleaner, a gentle cleaner for all wall and floor coverings.
IV. Special cleaning
During the long term usage sometimes accident happens and stubborn stain appears on the surfaces of the floors and walls. Of course the regular careful cleaning and maintenance helps in the protection, but some special case needs extra effort.
Special problems that need extraordinary cleaning solutions:
- Salt efflorescence appear on terracotta surfaces
- Limescale marks and stain on the surfaces
- Rust or sulphate marks
Our expert offers:
- FILA MP/90, clear stain protection for natural stone, marble, granite, agglomerates and polished porcelain stoneware.
- FILA PS/87, floor cleaner, stain remover and wax stripper for terracotta, porcelain stoneware, glazed ceramic tiles, marble, unpolished stone, concrete.
- FILASTOP DIRT, improves the material’s resistance to dirt caused by traffic. Protects the material against watery or oily stains.
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