Cleaning and caring for stone floors is a very complicated process. When starting the process of selecting chemicals and cleaning technology, we must take into account several basic parameters: type of flooring, floor properties and its resistance, type and degree of dirt, customer requirements. A very important element is the use of cleaning preparations intended for this purpose.
Stone floors can be divided into: natural and artificial . Natural stones include: marble, granite, basalt, limestone and sandstone, travertine. Artificial stone floors: terrazzo, terracotta.
Marble and its care
Marble is a rock formed from the transformation of limestone or dolomite. A stone that has always been a sign of luxury, eagerly used due to its aesthetic values and wide range of colors. Less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is very easy to damage it, e.g. with fruit acids, vinegar or strong chemicals. Weather conditions also have an adverse impact on the aesthetics of marble, as the surface loses its shine and turns gray. Marble care is not easy, we should start by washing the surface with a damp microfiber cloth soaked in a safe preparation intended for this purpose. We can offer a product that meets all these parameters – CLINEX BLINK . The product is characterized by high cleaning efficiency and also contains polymers that nourish and protect the surface.
Granite and its cleaning
Granite is a solid, acidic igneous-deep-sea rock, characterized by high durability and a relatively smooth, low-porous surface. It is a non-absorbent material, easy to keep clean, and its additional feature is resistance to changes in ambient temperature (it can be used on floors with heavy traffic). It is very difficult to scratch or damage and therefore easy to keep clean. The material is resistant to chemicals, making it easy to care for. For the care of granite floors, we can recommend a liquid that will both clean and care – Clinex Nano Protect Floral . The product is based on a modern recipe, characterized by high cleaning effectiveness as well as protective and caring properties. When using the product systematically, you will notice that a protective shield will be formed on the surface, which will protect the floor, deepen the natural color of the surface, and facilitate the subsequent cleaning process. The product contains an allergen-free fragrance composition.
How to keep terrazzo clean?
Terrazzo is an artificial stone that is a combination of water, cement and grit (usually made of marble, granite or basalt). The quality of the material largely depends on the proportions and individual ingredients. The advantages of this material are high durability and abrasion resistance. It is a very universal material, and its high resistance – especially to weather conditions, UV rays and mechanical damage – makes it very willingly used outdoors. It has anti-slip properties. Due to the different quality of the material, terrazzo should be treated very carefully. Terrazzo care is very difficult and demanding, and it is easy to stain. For cleaning and care, we can recommend CLINEX FLORAL and CLINEX M6 products with safe pH and good cleaning properties.
Stone floors have individual properties, which is related to their diversity. If we want to enjoy the high quality of the substrate for as long as possible, we must remember to follow the basic rules related to maintaining cleanliness and select products for the appropriate purpose.
