Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 192, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1910 — Tile Is Most Sanitary. [ARTICLE]

Tile Is Most Sanitary.

Of all the materials used in bath rooms and kitchens for walls, floors and even for ceilings, the only perfect one is the tile. The rest are merely makeshifts made necessary on account of expense usually. The tile is absolutely smooth and non-absorbent; in consequence it is very easily cleaned with soap and water. A core or sanitary base should be used where the walls and floor Join to prevent the accumulation of dust which may become a breeding ground for germs. Door and window trims of tile may also be used. While tile may be obtained in practically all colors, there is no color that glveß the idea of cleanliness as pure white does. As people realize the advantages of tiling in both the kitchen and bathroom it is coming into more and more general use, and the economizing is done on something else. One of the great advantages of in the kitchen is that- being vitrified, even hot grease cannot be absorbed, but Is wiped off as ear'.'y a; off of a plat*.