Travertine Tile Cleaning Secrets

Travertine tiles are an excellent alternative as a natural stone floor. Why is this? The colouration suits may home and business environments and they, if cared for correctly, are durable and versatile.

To keep travertine floor tiles looking great, information about their care is really important. An uncared for tiled floor will start to look dull and lifeless quickly. No one wants this after the expensive of installation.

General cleaning techniques can be used as with many other stone types. The removal of loose dirt and grime will mean that the floor area will be free from debris. Small and larger particles can deteriorate the surface of the floor. Small particles act like sandpaper against the tile’s surface and the larger particles can easily scratch or damage the tile.

This removal should be completed daily if possible to ensure that there is no build up. This can be done with a hover or dry mop to remove all dirt. A chemical-free dust mop or soft towel can also be used for this process. A top tip when using a hover on a tiled floor is to make sure that it is suited to use on stone floors. Your manual will offer information and advice on this matter.

If you are looking to complete a more thorough clean then a mixture of a pH neutral stone cleaner and warm water mix is appropriate for travertine tiles. It is important that the cleaning mixture is formed as per the instructions on the product so that the dilution is correct.

Cleaning Top Tips:

Once the entire floor has been cleaned then it is important to fully rinse the floor with a wet mop. Three tips here to ensure success are:

• to make sure that no water is left on the tiles for any amount of time
• ensure that too much water isn’t used
• make sure there is no product residue left on the tiles when the process has been completed

Why is this important? It means that you will be less likely to have unwanted streaks or that the floor will re-soil quicker due to the fact that dirt will be attracted to the residue markings.

Has your travertine floor been etched? Are there marks that cannot be removed with the above methods? Do you feel that your floor has looked better and your cleaning efforts are not working? Call Cornwell Services; we offer full stone floor cleaning and restoration services for Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Call to enquire today on 07738022813.