Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500141
06/24/03

Asphalt Tile-Care and Cleaning


Care
Very hard, brittle tile, installed mostly in older
buildings. Softened by grease so wipe up spills promptly.
Also softened/dissolved by solvents, so do not use
solvents, or solvent-based polishing waxes on it.

Cleaning
Asphalt tile is not damaged by alkali, so can you use
alkaline cleaners on it. Damp mop as recommended for
vinyl. When soil is not removed by damp-mopping, wash
with detergent and water, or mild ammonia and water
solution, and rinse well. Wax only with water-based
wax.

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus with references from Georgia
Extension bulletin Buying and Caring for Smooth Surface
Flooring: Resilient.

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