Cleaning porcelain tiles bathroom

d0nkeyk0ng

The bathroom is near completion (taps need fitting to bathtub and sink, extractor fan needs fitting, ceiling to be painted, radiator to be connected). 

We have Matt glazed porcelain tiles for walls and floor. I used the shower last night. Condensation on the tiles dripped down and left water marks on the tiles (walls and floor). SWMBO wiped everything down with a damp cloth. 

Other than getting the extractor fan and radiator sorted, what else can we do to clean the tiles easily?

I can see SWMBO’s OCD kicking into overdrive if this ends up being a permanent issue. 

grumbler

Condensation is distilled water. On it's own it doesn't leave any marks after drying.

JGB1955

Just use a squeegee every after each use - Wilko Window and Shower Squeegee | Wilko. 

casper_gutman

grumbler said:

Condensation is distilled water. On it's own it doesn't leave any marks after drying.

This. If condensation (pure water) dripping down left marks, it's almost certainly because there's already dust/dirt on the tiles, e.g. residue from grouting, and the drips running down have moved it about so that you notice it. 

Give the tiles a good wipe over and polish them off with an old towel. Once they're properly clean I'm willing to bet they won't show marks from condensation running down them.

d0nkeyk0ng

casper_gutman said:

grumbler said:

Condensation is distilled water. On it's own it doesn't leave any marks after drying.

This. If condensation (pure water) dripping down left marks, it's almost certainly because there's already dust/dirt on the tiles, e.g. residue from grouting, and the drips running down have moved it about so that you notice it. 

Give the tiles a good wipe over and polish them off with an old towel. Once they're properly clean I'm willing to bet they won't show marks from condensation running down them.

This is exactly what happened. Builders finished everything. Cleaned down tiles. No more watermarks on tiles. Looks like I was just impatient. Thanks for the advice.