As the days in North Texas get warmer and last longer, our thoughts turn to…cleaning house. No? Well, they should. Spring cleaning is like free therapy, and after last year, we could all use a little free therapy, am I right? If you have stone floors, specifically terrazzo, travertine or marble, there’s a little more to deep cleaning your floors than a routine sweep and mop session. At Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration, we love to talk about stone floors. 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.
So let’s get down to it!

How to Care for Your Stone Floors

Stone floors that have been properly cared for are a sight to behold. Professional cleaning and polishing by Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration will give your floors the “wow factor” they deserve. Many customers ask us about how to clean and maintain their beautiful floors.

STEP 1: PREVENT YOUR FLOORS FROM BECOMING DIRTY

Easier said than done, we know. After all; kids, pets, rain, lots of in-and-out traffic, baseball/football/soccer cleats, etc. We get it! But there are a few easy things you can do to help keep your floors clean(er) long(er).

  • 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

The biggest thing to know here: it matters what you use! Regardless of your stone type, Stone and Tile cleaner by StoneTech is a great option. We know many people like to use vinegar and water. Vinegar and water is an excellent choice for ceramic and porcelain but will damage most natural stone floors.

  • 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 and don’t contain oily soaps. They will give 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!

There is so much more to say about caring for specific stone types, sealing, grout, high-use versus occasional-use tips and more! You’ll find more detailed information about your specific floor type at bizaillion.com. At Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration, we love to talk floors! If we can serve you in any way, please reach out.

Let’s get cleaning!