Cleaning travertine tiles is another area of our business that offers great reward. Stone floors create a real statement for any home. This is particularly true for any home where tiles are placed in hallways or entranceways. People visiting your home are immediately met with a beautiful and sophisticated floor.
Travertine tiles are available in many different shapes, sizes and grades. Your budget constraints may dictate which type of tile you install within your home. Even the most careful homeowners will start to feel that their travertine floor starts to deteriorate over time.
Cleaning Travertine Tiles – What Not to Do
While it is important to know what to use and how to clean your stone tiles, it is also as important to know what you should avoid. Knowledge of this information will help to keep your travertine floor looking at its best.
Steel wool should never be used to clean natural stone floors. Tiny particles of the steel wool become embedded in the tile’s surface and grout lines. These can cause unsightly issues in themselves or even rust stains as the wire wool starts to age.- This is also the same for any type of hard bristled brushes or scrubbing brushes. These harsh tools will work to scratch the surface of your tiles. It will remove the protective surface and leave marks.
- You should not use any acidic products or products containing ammonia. These can really damage the tiles and in some cases alter the colour. Do not be tempted to use bleach, harmful chemicals, dyes or oil-based detergents.
We are extremely passionate about deep cleaning and restoring travertine floor tiles. The first image shows how dirt can be pushed into the grout lines with regular cleaning. This then causes an issue as this becomes a real challenge to clean.
Our industrial machinery offers a fast and effective way to deep clean your tiles. Once this process is complete, tiles are then sealed with a protective layer. All natural stone floors should be resealed regularly. As your local stone restoration specialist for more information on how regularly this should take place.
Please get in touch by calling 0800 695 3455.
I am a time-served carpet cleaner, stone floor restoration specialist, leather restorer and upholstery cleaner serving Lancashire. I pride myself on using only the best products and state of the art machinery to provide exceptional finishes without exception.
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