Hi All

Fresh from the land of wall to wall fitted carpets I was looking forward to the simplicity of the occasional mop around my newly tiled floors.

What I'm finding is that although easy to keep clean, my floors seem to have a dull rather than a shiny finish. Its especially noticeable on the staircase which is 'pretend' marble and should be shiny. I bought some wax polish (cera) which looks lovely when applied with a damp cloth. Then it dries and looks all dull again.

Anyone know how spanish housewives get their floors so shiny?

I'm beginning to miss my old dyson

Rose

Get a floor cleaning fluid that says 'brillo' on the bottle, they usually give a good shine. The pretend marble may be a bit of a lost cause though because the outer layer has probably worn off over the years.

Rosemary

I need my tiles just cleaning a little there is too much grouting but I don't want to spoil them. They are outside near our secret garden we don't use it much as its away from the main house. I wonder if I should have my man seal the tiles and just leave them.I like the old look but I do not want to lose any of them to the elements.

Vinegar & hot water, buff up after, does the trick

that it and it works ask my mum and told me same and it dose it

Thanks folks I'll try your suggestions. The house is only 7 months old so I don't want it looking tired already.

Rose

If you are using bleach or disinfectant in the water this may be making your tiles look dull.

Rosemary