If you have chosen to have natural stone floors in your house you want to make sure that you care for them and that they are not being damaged. Stone is a great option for any homes floors and counters. They add beauty and elegance to the home and are a durable and long lasting option. There are several types of stone that you can choose from and marble is often a top choice. When it comes to marble the array of color options is what is most attractive. You can choose a deep dark green or even a very light color to make it fit with any homes décor. The only thing about stone is that you need to know how to care for the stone so that it is not being damaged. If the stone is damaged you will need to have it replaced and it can become expensive. It is best to know how to care for your stone which is different than other types of flooring. Silver State Floor Restoration outlines what you should do to avoid natural stone damage.
Use Door Mats, Entry Rugs & Runners to Protect Marble Floors
When it comes to stone floors the debris that will come in on the floor and cause some scratches and other scuff marks. The scratches and the scuff marks are from the dust that comes in on the shoes of the people that are visiting. When the dust is crushed down under their foot it can cause some damage to the stone. When the stone has been scratched it will have to be cleaned, polished and sealed to protect it and bring it back to life. The best way to help avoid these is to have a mat that can be used near the doors. This will help to kick off the dirt and dust that otherwise would be on the floors.
Clean Spills & Stains on Marble Right Away
When you have stone floors you want to make sure you know what to do to keep them clean. One thing that you need to be able to tackle are when there are messes. The messes can come from a juice spill or food being dropped on the floor. If you have a pet and they have an accident it can lead to a mess that needs to be cleaned. You want to make sure that you are ready to clean the stone floors and right away. The longer you let the stains sit on the stone the more it will stain the stone. You want to make sure that you clean right away to avoid stains on your stone.
Professional Marble Floor Cleaning, Polishing & Sealing
The last part of caring for your stone floors is to make sure that you schedule your professional cleaning. The stone will need to be cleaned so that it can be polished and sealed. These are the steps that are needed to help add a layer of protection to your stone floors. The cleaning will remove the dirt and debris. The polishing will bring up the shine that you want for your floors and the sealing will protect them from further wear and tear.
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Silver State Floor Restoration can come out to make sure that your marble stone floors are clean, polished and sealed. Call us to schedule your next appointment today!
