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Clean limestone tiles look great. Limestone tiles are a beautiful natural stone type. They are durable, hard-wearing and will last many years with the correct care. On the other hand, if they are not properly cared for, they can become dull and worn. Preventing damage, knowing how to properly clean and care for your limestone flooring is really important. The following information has been put together in order to offer helpful advice for those caring for limestone floors.
First: it is important to seal your limestone
Sealing your limestone tiles are important to protecting the floor from both damage and stains. Once they have been sealed, it can last up to two years. Some advice that this process be repeated yearly. However, it is important to take into account the usage of the floor and its location.
One way to check whether your floor needs sealing is by dropping water onto your floor. If the water forms beads on top of the surface, your floor is appropriately sealed. If the beads soak into the floor, it needs to be re-sealed. Make sure to clean any spillage as soon as it is identified.
Second: make sure you vacuum or sweep debris
The best advice states that you should sweep or vacuum your limestone flooring daily. Dirt and debris build up throughout the day. This then gets walked on and causes damage to the floor’s surface.
Third: make sure to use limestone-specific cleaner
Different stone types have different qualities and therefore need varying products to clean them. If you want the most from your limestone floor, then it is important that you purchase products that are specifically formulated for limestone.
Fourth: use soft cloths and sponges
It is important to never use anything on your limestone flooring that is hard or abrasive. Try to use minimal water when cleaning your floors. Excessive water can damage and dull your floors.
If you are looking for further information on stone cleaning or stone restoration, please call today on 01279 866838.
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