Practical Guide: How to Clean Matte Porcelain Tiles
How to Clean Matte Porcelain Tiles Without Streaks or Footprints
Matte porcelain tiles are valued for their natural and elegant appearance. However, because of their finish, they can trap grease, limescale and detergent residues, making the surface difficult to keep clean and uniform.
This guide explains when to take action and how to clean matte porcelain tiles correctly using the Marbec cleaning system.
Why Matte Porcelain Tiles Get Dirty Easily
Matte porcelain tiles have a slightly microporous surface texture that encourages the build-up of:
- greasy dirt from foot traffic
- cooking fumes and airborne grease
- residues from unsuitable cleaning products
- limescale deposits from household water
Over time, these contaminants create semi-gloss surface films that cause streaks, visible footprints and water marks.
When It Is Necessary to Take Action
Take action when:
- the floor always looks dirty
- streaks appear under direct light
- footprints remain visible after cleaning
- water leaves noticeable marks on the surface
Recommended Cleaning System for Matte Porcelain Tiles
The Marbec system includes three levels of cleaning, depending on the condition of the surface.
Routine Degreasing Cleaning
Product: GRES LINDO®
Ideal for everyday and routine cleaning.
How to Apply
- dilute 20–50 ml in 5 L of water
- apply using a microfibre cloth or mop
- no rinsing required
- suitable for use with scrubber dryers
👉 Helps keep the surface clean, degreased and uniform.
👉 Read the product page for GRES LINDO®
Periodic Descaling Cleaning
Product: GRES BRILL®
GRES BRILL® is particularly recommended in areas with hard water. During routine cleaning, limescale from water can gradually build up on porcelain tiles, creating a thin film that makes the surface rougher, promotes streaking and traps dirt.
👉 In these situations, a degreaser alone is not enough.
When to Use
- once or twice a month
- more frequently in areas with very hard water
How to Apply
- dilute 20–50 ml in 5 L of water
- apply like a regular floor cleaner
- no rinsing required
👉 Helps prevent limescale films and streaks.
👉 Read the product page for GRES BRILL®
Deep Cleaning
When
A deep degreasing and descaling treatment should be carried out whenever necessary, depending on:
- the hardness of the household water;
- the level of surface contamination;
- the environment where the floor is used.
As a general guideline, it is recommended:
- once a year in high-contamination areas such as kitchens, entrances and bathrooms;
- when the floor becomes heavily streaked or uneven in appearance.
Product
GRES LINDO® + MELAMINE BUFFER PAD
(the mechanical action of the pad is essential for removing built-up surface films)
How to Apply
- dilute 170–250 ml of GRES LINDO® in 5 L of water
- work on small sections at a time
- leave for 4–5 minutes without allowing the solution to dry
- scrub using a MELAMINE BUFFER PAD
- rinse thoroughly with clean water
👉 Removes built-up household films caused by grease and light limescale, restoring the uniform appearance of matte porcelain tiles.
When a More Intensive Treatment Is Needed
If the floor is heavily dulled or contaminated, for example due to incorrect post-installation cleaning, a recovery treatment with POWER DET® + BLUE PAD is recommended before returning to routine maintenance.
Professional Tip
Proper cleaning of matte porcelain tiles does not depend on using more detergent. Instead, it depends on the right balance between degreasing and descaling action. Consistent maintenance helps prevent streaks, footprints and surface films from developing over time.
After a thorough deep cleaning, especially in high-traffic or heavily contaminated areas such as kitchens, entrances and bathrooms, applying ANTISPORCO can help reduce dirt adhesion and make routine cleaning easier, preserving the uniform appearance of the surface for longer.
Where and when
Frequency of use:
Performance and consumption
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE
8.00€
GRES LINDO®
Concentrated degreasing cleaner specifically designed for the routine and periodic cleaning of matte porcelain tile. Removes greasy films, household dirt and footprints without leaving residues or streaks, helping keep surfaces uniform and grout joints cleaner.
8.39€
GRES BRILL®
Concentrated descaling cleaner specifically formulated for the routine and periodic cleaning of polished porcelain tile and ceramic surfaces. Removes limescale film, water marks and hard water residues without leaving streaks or surface film, keeping surfaces bright and uniform.
16.76€
ANTISPORCO
Stain protection treatment for matte, polished and lapped porcelain tiles. Reduces the absorption of dirt and stains by creating an invisible, non-film-forming protective barrier that makes routine cleaning faster and easier without altering the appearance of the surface.
20.80€
POWER DET®
High-performance descaling and stain-removing cleaner, specifically formulated for extraordinary cleaning and post-installation cleaning of polished, lapped and matt porcelain tile floors. Effectively removes haze, stains, surface films and stubborn construction residues, restoring porcelain tiles to a uniform appearance and their original look.
4.23€
5.65 €
BLUE BUFFER PAD | Light Abrasion
Light abrasive blue buffer pad for deep cleaning and stain removal on porcelain stoneware, ceramic and wood, improves cleaner performance and final surface results.
28.98€
38.63 €
SPEEDY MOP FRAME | FILMOP
To use with corresponding mops for washing floors, walls, and ceilings.
13.48€
MICRO-ACTIVE MICROFIBER CLOTH WITH VELCRO ATTACHMENT | FILMOP
Ideal for all smooth surfaces with a medium level of dirt. Can be used with all tools for dusting, washing, waxing featuring Velcro profiles. Also useful for disinfecting smooth interior floors (hotels, homes, offices, hospitals) with a medium to low level of dirt.
10.28€
EASYCLEAN 700112 FIXED ALUMINIUM HANDLE 140 CM
Lightweight, rust-resistant anodized aluminium handle designed to reduce fatigue during professional and domestic cleaning tasks.
14.65€
19.53 €
EASY CLEAN SCB.S23 FLEXIBLE BUFFER PAD HOLDER
Used with the corresponding pads during washing phases to exert mechanical force on stubborn dirt for removal.
2.92€
MELAMINE BUFFER PAD | Micro abrasion
Melamine sponge for cleaning hard and microporous surfaces such as ceramic, marble, terracotta, porcelain stoneware, wood and concrete. Also suitable for glass, crystal and resilient surfaces, it removes dirt and surface marks.
