The way to keep your stone tile clean is to make sure you have a plan and know the best technique. The stone floor that you choose has a special way to keep it clean. Most natural stone floors should only be cleaned with non toxic cleaners. Many people choose to have their stone floors cleaned professionally on a regular basis. They also do spot cleaning with water or moist cloths. In addition they may use acid free or homemade cleaning supplies. The stone can be damaged if you are not careful with how the tile is being cleaned. The other aspect of cleaning your stone floors is the lines that are between them. This is the grout that is used to secure the tile and protect it from moisture creeping underneath. The problem is that it can become dirty and it takes some effort to try and keep it clean. There are some tips that you can try to make sure that it looks its best. Silver State Floor Restoration offers helpful tips for how to keep your grout looking it’s best.
DIY Scrubbing By Hand VS Professional Grout Cleaning
One of the things that you can do to keep your grout clean is to have a plan to clean it yourself. The best way to do that is to get a small soft bristle brush like a toothbrush and a cup of your cleaner. The cleaner that you can use is water with baking soda. This can clean the grout and will not cause any damage when it is used. You will need to get down on the ground and start the work. The process is very slow and time consuming. You have to go little by little brushing the lines to remove the dirt and grime. Then taking a clean cloth to wipe away the excess. Some people choose to do this process but they also may choose to hire a professional to take care of it for them. They can clean the grout in a fraction of the time and make sure that it is done properly and safely.
Is it Really Necessary to Seal Grout?
When you have grout that is freshly laid or has been cleaned properly you want to do what you can to protect it. The best thing you can do is to have the grout sealed. The grout will look dirty in comparison to the tile because it often lays lower than the tile itself. The grout has to be protected and that is why it should be sealed. The sealing process is something that can be done by a professional. The sealant will cover the grout that is otherwise quite porous and can suck in the liquid that might be spilled on it. This is a great way to make the next cleaning process a bit simpler.
Changing Grout Color
You can also talk to a professional like Silver State Floor Restoration about dyeing and or replacing the grout. The grout can become damaged or dirty and the best way to get it back to good condition is to remove it or to have it dyed. It will change the color of the grout and give you a beautiful and uniform look.
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Silver State Floor Restoration can come out to your home and treat your stone and grout. Call us today!