Tile and stonework are beautiful additions to your home and property. However, due to the porous nature of stone and grout around the tile, it can be difficult to keep it looking its best. Tile and stone cleaning is not difficult, but it does require some extra love to keep it looking new.
Prevent Dirt and Damage
The easiest way to keep your tile and stonework looking great is by keeping as much dirt off your floor as possible. A doormat at your entrances will keep dirt from being tracked into your home and minimize what settles into the porous surfaces of your grout. Having everyone take off their shoes by the door is another easy way to keep dirt off your floor and will benefit all of your flooring, not just your tile.
Scuff marks are another common issue with tile and stone flooring. The best way to prevent this is to put protective felt furniture pads under your furniture. This helps protect the floor from scratching while being durable enough to handle the weight of the furniture.
Tile and Stone Cleaning Need the Right Products
If you Google “tile and stone cleaning,” there will be countless options for do-it-yourself cleaning solutions and instructions. While some of these may work, most of them will cause more damage to your stone and tile in the long run. While DIY cleaning solutions may be cheaper, you need to use a product that is designed for stone, tile, and grout. Using the right products will keep your tile and stone looking clean, and they will be easier to clean with since they are designed specifically to clean stone and tile.
Make sure that any spills are cleaned up quickly. In a way, tile and stone is like carpet; it is very porous, so you want to get anything that can be absorbed cleaned up as soon as possible. When you clean, make sure you dry the area, too. Leaving it to air dry can cause water spots and other discoloration. Regular sweeping will keep dirt from being ground into the area. A microfiber dust mop is best, since it picks up dirt and locks it in.
Regular Professional Deep Cleaning
These are all good things to do for regular daily cleaning. However, after a while you may notice that your stone and tile look a bit dingy even after you clean. A professional tile and stone cleaning will deep clean in ways average cleaners cannot. Another step in deep cleaning is sealing your tile and stone to prevent stains. This is usually done during tile and stone installation, but it can wear out after a couple of years. Daily cleaning combined with a deep cleaning will keep your stone and tile looking their best for years to come.
At Extreme Carpet Care, we know how much of an investment stone and tile can be. When it is clean, it is absolutely beautiful. Our experts know how to deep clean any type of stone or tile to get it back to its best. Give us a call today!