How do you clean porcelain tile?

To clean porcelain tile, first sweep the floor to remove any loose dirt. Mop the floor with vinegar and water solution, then rinse with clean water. Use a soft-bristled brush to scrub away any tough stains. Dry the floor with a clean microfiber cloth.

1. Sweep the floor

   Sweep the porcelain tile floor, or use a kitchen floor vacuum if you have one. If your porcelain tile is polished, go over the floor with a dry dust mop to remove as much dust as possible.

2. Mix together a cleaning solution

   Combine white vinegar and warm water in a container. For an unpolished porcelain tile floor, use 1/4 white vinegar to 2 gallons of water. If your porcelain tile is polished, use 50 percent less vinegar.

3. Mop the floor

   Spray the solution onto the floor, and mop in small sections with an absorbent mop. Use a soft, nylon-bristle floor brush to scrub at any stuck-on stains.

4. Rinse the floor

   Rinse the soap out of the mop, and wipe the porcelain floor with clean, warm water.

5. Dry the floor

   Dry the floor with a clean, microfiber cloth, or use a wet vacuum if you have one. Make sure to dry polished tile thoroughly to prevent water spots.