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Tile Cleaning in San Antonio, Texas: Surprising Things That Can Cause Damage
As we covered previously, there are several mistakes that people make when cleaning tile and grout. In addition to cleaning however, a lot of ordinary household objects can cause damage to your tile and your grout. Furniture for example can scratch or impact the grout and tile causing crumbling to occur.If you use a vacuum cleaner with a beater bar, it can dull your finish or in a worst case scenario scratch your tile. Your potted plants can also cause damage, mostly water damage, so make sure that you have drip trays underneath the pots that don't have any cracks. One thing that people don't think about where tile cleaning is concerned is how frequently you should be doing tile cleaning.
Cleaning your Tile: Remove the Dirt
Dirt and grit are the worst things that can damage your floor, so make sure you get the dirt off. You should sweep your tile once a day, and mop it once a week. To keep the dirt off the tile, put mats on the entryways. Most of the dirt that comes into a home is tracked in by foot traffic. By putting in mats, you'll get most of the dirt before it reaches your tile. When you mop your tile floor, don't wet mop, use damp mopping instead.If you put too much water on your floor, it can cause stains and discoloration. Make sure you damp mop your floor, then blot dry it to keep residue from getting left behind. On the subject of mopping, before you mop your floor, make sure that the floor is both caulked and that it has had grout sealing done on it. Grout sealing protects your grout from damage as well as wear and tear and stains, particularly if an impregnating sealer is used. If you have ceramic tile or porcelain, don't use oil or wax-based cleaners on it, or it will increase the danger of slips.
Tile cleaning is a lot more than most people think. So make sure you know what to do as well as what not to do. When in doubt, take no chances. Call a tile cleaning service in for the best results.
Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning
4019 Stahl Rd, Suite 202
San Antonio TX 78217
(210) 637-5050
http://www.lonestartileandgroutcleaning.com
