How To Clean Your Marble Tile Flooring
Marble tiles are considered to be one of the best flooring materials
that anyone can use. Marble tiles are very resilient and exquisite,
which is probably one of the reasons why a lot of people find it very
appealing to use them as flooring materials in their homes. These tiles
come in a variety of colors, with different designs and uses, giving
its consumers a myriad of possibilities for its use and application.
What is Marble?
Marble is actually formed from pressurized and heated limestone
which crystallizes afterwards within the earth’s crust. This gives Marble
its durability and strength, making it an ideal flooring material. However,
Marble tile flooring can sometimes become a bit high-maintenance at
times depending on its finish, and more so if it was not installed properly,
which is why constant attention is needed in order to keep the Marble’s
aesthetic value and shine. Although certain types of Marble tile flooring
are more durable and are more ideal for higher-traffic areas in the
house than the others, all Marble tiles need to be cared for in order
to keep its clean and colorful shine and finish, as well as reducing
the amount of damage it sustains from scratches or smudges, which is
why caring for Marbles is very important in making your Marble tile
flooring last for a long period of time.
How to Clean Marble Tiles
When cleaning Marble tile flooring, it is important to keep
in mind that Marble tiles can stain easily since the composition of
Marble deteriorates whenever it is exposed to acidic foods. Since Marble
tiles are considered to be softer than granite, and are very porous,
it is easily etched by acids, making it very susceptible to damage vinegar,
orange juice, and some other foods that are considered to be acidic.
If you leave any of these acidic foods on the Marble tile’s surface,
then the finish of the Marble tile will be ruined, leaving
you with a stained Marble that is very unpleasant to look at.
Also, Marble tile flooring is very delicate, which is why it
is also prone to develop water spots or stains if spots of water or
spills are left on the Marble tile’s surface for a prolonged period
of time. It is best is you immediately wipe off any spills on the Marble
tile as they happen, or if you cannot do it immediately, do not allow
for the water stain or spot to remain there for very long as this can
damage the Marble tile’s surface as well. Even water spots that are
left from mopping the floor can also damage the flooring tile, so it
is ideal to keep the Marble tile as dry as possible.
When cleaning it, do not attempt to use any other form of cleaning
material aside from soap and water, or a pH neutral cleaning solution,
in order to avoid staining the tile or possibly damaging it. Make sure
that you use warm water only, as this can also help in the maintenance
of the Marble tile flooring. Once you have finished mopping the flooring
tile using the cleaning solution, make sure that you wipe it dry using
a clean cloth in order to remove water spots. Periodically sweep the
floor and vacuum to remove any loose dirt on the surface, and have the
tiles sealed and polished every few months in order to protect the floors
from the dirt and grime while maintaining its shine.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
Marble Tile Travertine
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