Natural stone flooring maintenance
Regular maintenance will extend the lifespan of your floors. The longer that dirt and stains are left unattended the more damage they will cause. Treat and tend to any dirt and stains as soon as possible.
Sweep or vacuum stone floors at least every day and wash at least once a week. Always refresh your water and use clean equipment to clean your floors along with a mild detergent and warm water. Do not forget to dry with a dry cloth to get rid of excess water and to prevent salts from oozing out of the stone
Most stone, especially limestone and sandstone, are extremely permeable and absorb water and stains very easily. Sealing your floor is of utmost importance and will prevent water and dirt permeating into the stone
Maintenance and cleaning products
Easy Clean
This product is an alkaline degreaser and it has a neutralising effect. This cost-effective product must be diluted for general cleaning purposes and is free from ammonia and phosphates.
Grout off
This product is formulated to remove grout and mortar residues. Note: Do not use Grout Off on marble and travertine. Grout marks must be cleaned off immediately because using acid to clean after the grout has dried will cause damage to the stone.
Grout Renu
This product is formulated to clean old, dirty grout. Grout tends to collect dust and dirt and needs to be cleaned in order to restore its original colour.
Quick Clean
A neutral cleaner that is used for frequent tile cleaning. Quick Clean does not contain any harmful chemicals and is biodegradable.
Anyi-slip treatment
Tile and Floor Care offer an anti-slip treatment that is effective and permanent. It is used to prevent slipperiness on tiles and therefore is useful in avoiding dangerous slips and falls. There are many advantages to this irreversible process:
- Prevents slippery floors and therefore creates a safe walking environment
- It is cost-effective as the coating will not wear off due to its long-lasting nature
- There will be little (if any) changes to the original tile
- The existing tiles does not need to be removed or replaced - saving time, money and giving you an easy solution to safety
- It is a non-toxic treatment and the chemicals are environmentally friendly
source: the home handyman magazine - feb 2009