Porcea Stone outdoor porcelain tiles are champions in terms of flooring options you have on the market. Our collection of porcelain pavers offers flexible style, extreme durability, and beauty to match residential and commercial spaces. They will retain their good looks for decades with minimal care and maintenance.

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If you're wondering how to clean your porcelain floors properly, we have the answer for you. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know to ensure you'll enjoy your outdoor porcelain tiles for many years to come. Likewise, we'll provide you with information about which product to use and how to apply them appropriately.

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Although many articles you read will explain that outdoor porcelain tiles require little to no maintenance, it’s important to remember that no product is magical and the main difference is that due to the very low water absorption of Porcea Stone, you are able to use chemicals or other products to clean the surface without damaging the stone itself. This is not the case with many natural stone products as harsh chemicals can permeate into the surface and permanently damage the stone.

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With that in mind, here's Porcea Stone Cleaning Guide to help you out.

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Lapped Surfaces (Mostly for interior application)

Cleaning Cement-Based Grout After Installation

Type of detergent: Acidic detergent

Product: Tile cleaner, Fila cleaner, Floor cleaner, and Puligres

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Procedure:

• Residues of cement-based grouts containing resin or latex must be removed immediately with a sponge. 
• Rinse with plenty of water. 
• Wash with a mildly acid or neutral cleaning solution, diluted in water as indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Rub vigorously with a motorised brush or broom.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Soak up liquid with a rubber-coated squeegee, clean cloths or liquid remover. 
• Repeat cleaning and rinse twice with clean water. 
• Allow to dry. 

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Cleaning Epoxy-Based Grout After Installation

Type of detergent: Alkaline detergent

Product: Epoxy remover, Fila CR 10, and Cibermac/20

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Procedure:

• Epoxy-based grout must be removed immediately with a sponge. 
• Rinse with plenty of water. 
• The day of grouting, wash the f oor with an alkaline detergent, diluted as indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Rub vigorously with a motorised brush or broom.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. 
• Soak up liquid with a rubber-coated squeegee, clean cloths or liquid remover.
• Repeat cleaning and rinse twice with clean water. 
• Allow to dry. 
• If grout stains remain, use a suitable solvent, such as a nitro thinner. 

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Recommended Cleaning Before Furnishing Rooms

Type of detergent: Mildly acid or neutral detergent

Product: Tile cleaner, Fila cleaner, Floor cleaner, and Cibermac

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Procedure:

• Wash the floor with a mildly acid or neutral cleaning solution, diluted in water as indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Rub vigorously with a motorised brush or broom.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. 
• Soak up liquid with a rubber-coated squeegee, clean cloths or liquid remover. 
• Repeat cleaning and rinse twice with clean water. 
• Allow to dry. 

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Routine Care

Type of detergent: Neutral detergent

Product: Fila cleaner, Floor cleaner, and Cibernet

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Procedure:

• Wash the floor with a neutral detergent, diluted in water as indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Never use wax-based products or gloss- enhancers. 
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry. 

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Removal of Coloured Stains

Type of detergent: Multipurpose detergent

Product: Coloured stain remover, PS 87, and Universtain

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Procedure:

• Apply directly to the stain and allow to soak, for the time and in the concentration indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Then rinse the surface. 
• If the stain remains, repeat. 

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Removal of Greasy Substances

Type of detergent: Multipurpose detergent

Product: Oil and grease remover, PS 87, and Cibermac

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Procedure:

• Apply directly to the stain and allow it to soak, for the time and in the concentration indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Remove residue with a moist sponge.
• If the stain remains, repeat. 

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Natural and Structured Surfaces (For Outdoor Use)

Cleaning Cement-Based Grout After Installation

Type of detergent: Acid detergent

Product: Cement remover, Keranet, Deterdek, and Puligres

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Procedure:

• Residues of cement-based grouts containing resin or latex must be removed immediately with a sponge. 
• Rinse with plenty of water. 
• To remove hardened grout (within 7 days from installation), use an acid detergent for after-installation cleaning, diluted in water in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 
• Apply and rub with a motorised brush or broom.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. 
• Soak up liquid with a rubber-coated squeegee, clean cloths, or liquid remover. 
• Repeat cleaning and rinse twice with clean water. 
• Allow to dry. 

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Cleaning Epoxy-Based Grout After Installation

Type of detergent: Alkaline detergent

Product: Epoxy remover, Fila CR 10, and Cibermac-20

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Procedure:

• Wash the floor with a mild acid or neutral cleaning solution, diluted in water as indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Rub vigorously with a motorised brush or broom.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Soak up liquid with a rubber-coated squeegee, clean cloths, or liquid remover. 
• Repeat cleaning and rinse twice with clean water. 
• Allow to dry. 

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Routine Care

Type of detergent: Neutral detergent

Product: Fila cleaner, Floor cleaner, and Cibernet

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Procedure:

• Wash the floor with a neutral detergent, diluted in water, as indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Never use wax-based products or gloss-enhancers. 
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry. 

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Removal of Coloured Stains

Type of detergent: Multipurpose detergent

Product: Coloured stain remover, PS 87, and Universtain

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Procedure:

• Apply directly to the stain and allow it to soak, for the time and in the concentration indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. 
• If the stain remains, repeat. 

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Removing Glossy or Matte Mark

Type of detergent: Multipurpose detergent

Product: Coloured stain remover, PS 87, and Cibermac

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Procedure:

• Apply directly to the stain and allow it to soak, for the time and in the concentration indicated by the manufacturer. 
• Remove residue with a moist sponge. 
• If the stain remains, repeat 

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If dirt residue cannot be removed using standard detergents, refer to the following:

Inorganic Stains

Type of dirt: Coal, lime efflorescence, plaster, metallic marks, rust, pencil (graphite), and natural paints

Solution: Acid

Detergents: Deterdek, Cement remover, and Puligres

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Organic Stains

Type of dirt: Traces of rubber (soles of shoes, and tyres)

Solution: Alkaline

Detergents: Fila PS/87, Tile cleaner, and Universtain

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Type of dirt: Coca cola, coffee, wine, beer, ice-cream, animal and vegetable oils and fats, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, jam, hair dye, shampoo, lipstick, chewing-gum,and  marker pen ink

Solution: Alkaline

Detergents: Fila PS/87, Tile cleaner, and Cibermac

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Syntehtic Stains

Type of dirt: Silicone and machine oils, silicone, resins, varnish, lacquer, bitumen, candle wax, paint, tar, india rubber, and adhesive tape residues

Solution: Solvent

Detergents: Filasolv, Acetone, Diluente Nitro, and Solu-X

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Specific Cases

Specific Stains

Type of dirt: Removal of protective waxes

Detergents: Deterdek, Tile cleaner, and Cibermac/20 

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Cleaning Method:

• For the elimination of wax, residues use acid cleaning, scrubbing vigorously with a Scotch-Brite buffer until complete removal of the solid material. 
• If silicone haloes remain, apply f lasolv, leaving it to act until it has completely evaporated.
• Rinse thoroughly with hot, clean water. 

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Type of dirt: Round suction cap marks

Detergents: Fila Hobby, Fila PS/87, and Cibermac/20

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Cleaning Method:

• Use the specif c nozzle (for Fila hobby) to spray the detergent onto the marked tile and leave to act for a few seconds (never until completely dry). 
• Scrub vigorously with a damp Scotch-Brite buffer and rinse thoroughly with hot, clean water. 

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Persistent/Resident Stains

Type of dirt: All inorganic stains (see above) not removed with DETERDEK

Detergents: PH Zero and Cibermac

Please follow all manufacturer guidelines for these products. Porcea Stone does not endorse or affiliate itself with these companies in any way.

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Cleaning Method:

• Ph zero is a stronger acid than Deterdek and therefore has a more aggressive action against inorganic stains.
• Only for use in cases which are deemed to be extreme, after trying repeatedly with Deterdek.

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Type of dirt: All organic stains (see above) not removed with PS/87

Detergents: Drastic and Universtain

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Cleaning Method:

• Drastic is a stronger alkaline product than ps/87 and so has a more aggressive action against organic stains.
• Only for use in cases which are deemed to be extreme, after trying repeatedly with PS/87.

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Please note that we highly recommend that you consult first with the manufacturers of these products. Doing so will ensure that you'll better understand which one is the most suitable based on your desired application and installation method. The information we have here is only indicative and Porcea Stone does not take any responsibility for the use of products causing personal harm or damage to your tiles.

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Also, it is best to test the product on a small area of your floor before applying it to the entire area. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us, and our team of experts will get back at you as soon as possible.

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