Monday, February 14, 2011

A Few Important Tips To Cleaning Terrazzo Floors

By Tammie Mieler


Terrazzo is often a tile with a combination of marble chips and cement, and comes in a number of various colours and designs. It's a versatile and eco-friendly floor option for several various reasons -one of the most critical being the green cleaning options available to it.

Understanding what is safe, and dangerous to your terrazzo floor, and also what is good for the environment will aid you determine the best eco-friendly cleaning selections for your home's terrazzo floor.

The first thing to think about when practicing eco-friendly terrazzo floor cleaning will be the use of commercial cleaners. Essentially the most critical tip I could give you would be to avoid making use of these cleaners if at all feasible, especially if you are not familiar with the product. You'll find couple of terrazzo floor cleaning products on the market that are eco-friendly, and many of them may also harm your terrazzo if you're not careful.

You do not want to be yet another horror story retold by the contractors repairing your discolored or damaged terrazzo flooring. Keep in mind that most chemicals are far from eco-friendly and contain chemicals which can be harmful-in both the air of your house, and also within the water you dump into the drain or yard.

The most eco-friendly selection for the terrazzo flooring would be to have it cleaned and polished professionally. This has several different advantages. Even if you do decide to make use of a commercial cleaner, many instances it just does not do too much for your terrazzo floor.

It may still seem dull or yellowed. Polishing and cleaning will brighten your terrazzo flooring causing it appear fresh and new. The best part? It is completely eco-friendly. Polishing terrazzo needs no chemicals.

A contractor will come in with specific machinery which will strip a really thin layer off the top of your terrazzo floor, exposing a fresh layer that will be much brighter and lively.

Aside from the actual procedure, polishing terrazzo is also eco-friendly once finished. A cleaned and polished terrazzo floor will enhance lighting efficiency simply because of it's smooth and lustrous finish.

Terrazzo flooring is unique, versatile, and sophisticated. It is possible to be sure yours is looking its best, in the most eco-friendly way possible.




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