Steam on new kitchen tiles. Cleaning wall tiles. - TilersForums.com

[Graham Franklin]

Could anybody help with a cleaning issue we are having with our brand new kitchen wall tiles.
They are a high gloss black with light grey grout which surround the worktops and hob.
We are encountering water/steam staining every time we use the microwave/hob.
Could anybody recommend a quality cleaning product to clean and prevent/protect the wall tiles
to eleviate this problem.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

 

[DHTiling]

Hi and welcome..

Are these ceramic tiles.?

any pics of the tiles..?

 

[Graham Franklin]

Dave, they are ceramic high gloss, I think they are called mirifiori.
Just wondered if there is a good product out there which could help.
I could send you a photo if you sent e mail address?
Cheers, Graham.

 

[kilty55]

graham do you mean that the tiles are simply being hazed with steam which is removable with a wipe?

 

[Graham Franklin]

graham do you mean that the tiles are simply being hazed with steam which is removable with a wipe?

Yes that's true, wondered if there was any good household cleaning product I could use regularly to minimise the impact of the steam and therefore keep the tiles shining and in good asthetic condition.

Cheers.

 

[Dan]

Good ventilation and extraction is the best prevention.

Though just wiping them often with even just water and then a dry cloth afterwards is best once they're condensed.

If it's staining grout, get a grout protector. Though the surface of the tiles wont stain it'll be lime/limescale if anything making the glossy chine go I'd guess.