Lithofin KF Care Set for Ceramic Tiles
Art. 217-11-B
Your kitchen porcelain tiles show greasy traffic lanes while the bathroom grout carries soap build-up. The KF Maintenance Set removes both daily film and stubborn grime in one kit, restoring slip-resistant texture without dulling the glaze.
What Maintenance Set Does
Maintenance Set is an alkaline care-kit for ceramic and porcelain. The cleaner component works at pH 10.5, breaking the fatty acid chains that bind grease and polymer residues, while the microfiber pad lifts particles down to 5 µm. A 1:5 solution dissolves weeks of oil in 10 minutes; undiluted it attacks lime soap within 3 minutes.
When to Use
- Kitchen porcelain floor with greasy spots - dilute 1:5, see general cleaning
- Daily wipe of glazed ceramic splashback - dilute 1:10
- Shower wall suffering soap scum - use undiluted, rinse after 5 min
- Hallway ceramic tiles after muddy weather - dilute 1:5
- Periodic deep scrub on porcelain grout joints - undiluted
How to Apply
- Vacuum loose grit, then mix cleaner: 100 ml in 1 L water (1:10) for maintenance or 200 ml in 1 L (1:5) for mid-soil.
- Spread with a microfiber mop, keep surface wet 5 minutes.
- Agitate with the supplied pad; on heavy soil pour undiluted product and scrub immediately.
- Rinse twice with clean water, then dry with a lint-free cloth.
Consumption averages 10 ml/m²; one litre treats about 100 m² in maintenance mode. No drying time-floor is traffic-ready after final rinse.
Surface Compatibility
The formula is safe on porcelain, ceramic, and low-porosity stones such as granite or basalt because the alkaline cleaner contains no free caustic soda, so it will not etch acid-sensitive marble during short contact. Do not use on waxed wood or other surfaces incompatible with alkaline products.
Choosing the Right Product
For grout haze removal or mineral deposits, use KF Intensive Cleaner. For streak-free no-rinse daily mopping on polished tiles, switch to KF Maintenance Cleaner.
Pro Tips
- Warm water (40 °C) increases cleaning power by 25 %-handy on oily kitchen floors.
- Use a white pad on glass-mosaic to avoid scratches.
- Always rinse twice; residual alkalinity can attract new dirt 30 % faster.
Product Details
Application
- Light-soiling
- 1:10 with water
- Medium-soiling
- 1:5 with water
- Heavy-soiling
- Undiluted
Compatibility & Safety
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marble | Good | Suitable for cleaning but avoid prolonged contact |
| Granite | Good | Effective on polished granite surfaces |
| Limestone | Caution | Use with care; may affect sensitive surfaces |
| Sandstone | Caution | Test on a small area first |
| Slate | Good | Safe for most slate types |
| Bluestone | Good | Effective on bluestone tiles |
| Basalt | Good | Works well on basalt surfaces |
| Porcelain | Excellent | Ideal for cleaning porcelain tiles |
| Ceramic | Excellent | Specifically designed for ceramic tiles |
| Glass mosaic | Good | Safe for cleaning glass-mosaic surfaces |
| Concrete | Caution | Use with care on porous concrete |
| Quartz composite | Good | Safe for quartz-composite surfaces |
| Terrazzo | Caution | Test on a small area first |
| Terracotta | Not-recommended | Avoid use on unsealed terracotta |
| Cotto | Not-recommended | Not suitable for unsealed cotto surfaces |
| Clinker | Good | Effective on clinker tiles |
Dosage Calculator
Use regularly for best maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Can Maintenance Set damage polished marble?
Contact under 5 minutes at pH 10.5 will not etch, but rinse promptly and avoid soaking.
How often do you use Maintenance Set on porcelain tiles?
Use the 1:10 dilution for every second or third mopping; undiluted only during monthly deep cleans.
What is the coverage rate of Maintenance Set?
At 10 ml/m² one litre cleans about 100 m² in maintenance mode.
Is Maintenance Set safe for quartz-composite worktops?
Yes, alkaline pH does not affect resin binders; wipe and rinse within 3 minutes.
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