Ceramic tile floor

I have a glazed ceramic tile floor that runs through the kitchen and into the entrance hall. The floor is about 5 years old. It is a large white marble look tile. Because of the area it is in it takes quite a bit of abuse. It is showing wear on the face of the tile as small scratches. These scratches are starting to show on the finish of the tile. I vaccum often and mop weekly with a tile floor cleaner I bought in COSTCO. Is there any way to clean and seal these tiles so the scratches are minimized and the rest of the tile is protected? The grout is in good shape

In both commercial and residential settings, ceramic tile installations are often selected because of aesthetic and utilitarian preferences. Please select your tile with the proper group rating.
Group (1) Light Traffic: Residential bathroom floors
Group (2) Medium Traffic: Residential interiors. Avoid external entry ways, kitchens, stairs, and pivot points where sand and gravel may come in contact.
Group (3) Medium-Heavy Traffic: All residential interiors and light commercial applications. Not recommended for commercial entry ways.
Group (4) Heavy Traffic: All residential and most commercial applications including malls and most public areas.
Group (5) Heavy Plus Traffic: All residential and commercial where extra heavy duty wearability is required.
It sounds to me that you take good care of your floors, unfortunately the traffic in your kitchen has wore your tile down. The life of your tile has probably ended and with the group ratings above you shall be better informed on your next selection.

Until you can replace the tile (it really should last longer than 5 years) try this.

First of all tile should only be cleaned with warm water. Detergents deteriorate sealants on tile floors.

Take a clean towel and a vinegar and water solution. About 1/2 cup per gallon of water. Go over the floor several times to remove the cleaner. Then follow with another clean towel and warm water only.

Next you can go to a tile store and purchase a sealant for the tile and grout. That will protect the tile from getting worse. Keep putting the sealant on the tile as required.

Then remember, only warm water ok?

Mary Moppins www.GoClean.com (http://www.GoClean.com)