The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer here in North Texas. Cleaning may not be the thing that’s on your mind, but it certainly should be one of them! You may be spending more days outside, tracking dirt and mud inside your home. If you have stone floors, specifically marble, travertine or terrazzo, the deep cleaning routine is a little more than just a quick sweep and mop. At Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration, we love to talk about stone floors and how to care for them.

Give your Floors Some TLC

Stone floors are an investment that can last years. However, if they are not properly taken care of, they become more difficult to maintain. Professional cleaning and polishing by Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration might be the thing your floors need and deserve. Even if you have had your floors restored, it is still very important to keep them clean. 

We understand that keeping your floors clean can be difficult. After all; kids, pets, rain, lots of in-and-out traffic, baseball/football/soccer cleats, etc. We get it! Many of our customers ask us about how to clean and maintain their beautiful floors. So, here are a few tips to help you keep your floors cleaner for longer.

Step 1: Prevent Your Floors From Becoming Dirty

  • Sweep the porch and walkways leading to the main entrances to your home. This will help minimize the dirt, rock and debris that gets tracked in.
  • Use clean doormats at your front, back and garage door entrances. These are often saturated with dirt and grease. Clean them regularly!
  • Don’t wear shoes inside your home. House shoes are fine but keep your outside shoes outside!
  • Dust, mop or sweep frequently. Dirt and grit on your floor is the number one cause of wear and tear to your floor’s shine.

Step 2: Clean Wisely

Did you know that it matters what cleaner you use? We know many people prefer to use vinegar and water to clean their floors. While this is a great option for ceramic and porcelain, it will damage most natural stone floors. Instead, we recommend Stone and Tile cleaner by StoneTech. Some other great cleaning tips:

  • Wet mop with less soap and more clean water. Cleaners can leave stickiness and an oily residue on your floor (which just attracts and traps dirt). If you do use a cleaner, make sure to go back over the entire floor with clean water. Also, change your mop water every 200 or so square feet. This will ensure you’re not just spreading dirt across your floors!
  • Avoid cleaners promising a shiny finish. While shiny floors look nice in the immediate, these kinds of cleaners use wax or an alternative chemical that works like wax. When laid down on your floor, they seal in the dirt and grime. Over time, it will take a stripping agent to remove this build-up to get to the dirt and grime underneath.
  • Traditional mops vs. Swiffer-type and microfiber flat mops. These types of mops are great at sweeping and cleaning the surface of the floors. However, they tend to push dirt into the grout lines. Although traditional string cotton mops are more difficult to maneuver, they will do a better job cleaning the tile and grout.
  • Use a stone cleaner made for Travertine or Marble. These cleaners are pH-neutral, don’t contain oily soaps and they provide a cleaner finish! Remember, these cleaners are designed for maintenance and prevention (i.e., before your floors get into the situation described above). Used correctly, these types of cleaners can go a long way toward making sure your stone floors are clean and look beautiful, too!

Why Choose a Professional?

We’ve been Dallas-Fort Worth’s trusted stone floor experts for more than 15 years! And we know that trust is earned. Since 2004, we’ve been earning the trust of our loyal customers. One job at a time. One floor at a time. One beautiful restoration at a time.

Please reach out to us for any questions you have about your stone floors or request a quote today.