Green and Green Cleaning Tips for Terrazzo Tiles
Terrazzo is a combination of marble and cement chips, and it comes in a variety of different colors and patterns. It is a versatile and eco-friendly flooring option for many different reasons, one of the most important being the green cleaning options available. Understanding what is safe and harmful for your terrazzo floor, as well as what is safe for the environment, will help you determine the best green cleaning options for your terrazzo floor.
The first thing to consider when cleaning eco-friendly terrazzo floors is the use of commercial cleaners. The most important advice I could give you is to avoid using these cleaners if possible, especially if you are not familiar with the product. There are few terrazzo floor cleaners that are eco-friendly, and many of them can also damage your terrazzo if you’re not careful. You don’t want to be another horror story told by contractors repairing your discolored or damaged terrazzo floor. Remember that most chemicals are far from environmentally friendly and contain chemicals that are harmful, both in the air in your home and in the water you put down the drain or into the garden.
The greenest option for your terrazzo floor is to professionally clean and polish it. This has a few different benefits. Even if you decide to use a commercial cleaner, many times it just doesn’t do much for your terrazzo floor. It may still appear dull or yellowish. Cleaning and polishing will brighten up your terrazzo floor making it look fresh and new. The best part? It is absolutely ecological. Polishing terrazzo does not require chemicals. A contractor will come up with specialized machinery that will remove a very thin layer from the top of your terrazzo floor, exposing a new layer that will be much brighter and more alive.
Aside from the actual process, polishing the terrazzo is also eco-friendly once finished. A clean, polished terrazzo floor will improve lighting efficiency due to its smooth, shiny finish. This is particularly important for large areas of terrazzo flooring, such as warehouses, showrooms, or factories. The only thing better than green cleaning is green cleaning that saves you money in the long run. Similarly, a polished terrazzo floor will require minimal maintenance and will retain its shine for a lifetime.
Terrazzo floors are unique, versatile and sophisticated. You can make sure yours looks its best, in the greenest way possible.