How to Clean a Shower With Travertine Tile

You can effectively clean your travertine shower tiles without damaging the stone if you use the right products and cleaning methods.

1. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of hot water. Add a few drops of mild dish soap. Make sure the dish soap has no additives.

2. Dip a soft rag or sponge into the soapy water. Wipe down the travertine shower tiles with the rag and soapy water. Rinse out the rag or sponge often while cleaning.

3. Rinse the shower tiles with clean water. Dry thoroughly with a clean towel.

4. Use an alkaline tile or stone cleaner if your travertine shower tile is especially dirty. Mix the cleaner into a clean, empty spray bottle according to the label's instructions. Some alkaline cleaners will be premixed and ready for use.

5. Spray the cleaner onto the travertine tiles. Scrub the tiles with a stiff scrub brush, then let it sit for 20 minutes, or the time recommended by the manufacturer, and scrub again. Rinse the tile with clean water and dry thoroughly.