Polished stone floors look absolutely incredible. They create an immediate statement for your home or business. Some say that polished stone tiles demand more care. With the help of our professional stone restoration services this, however, can be managed simply. Collecting information and details about the process will leave you in a strong position to get the most from your stone floor.

Here are some top tips to cleaning polished stone floors:

Get to know your floor

Education is key. The more you know about your particular stone floor, the better. You may know the type of floor you have, or you may need to look into the stone type. There are two major sections based around either natural stone or manmade tiles. Both have variations within them, but it is important to identify exactly what type of stone you are dealing with.

Select the right cleaning products

By first identifying the type of stone floor you have, you can then look into what products best suit the cleaning process. Some cleaning products can damage particular stone floors so getting the correct cleaner is really important.

If you need a stronger cleaner for stubborn or ingrained dirt, then chose the right cleaning product for the stone. Also, make sure to rinse the floor with clean water after using a strong cleaner. As a general rule of thumb, only use neutral ph cleaners on stone floors.

Routine cleaning

Old cotton mops are unhygienic and inefficient. They tend to drag a log of the dirt around and push grime into your grout lines. Modern microfibre mops work in a better way. They can be washed regularly so do not collect the dirt and grime in their fibres. Another added benefit is that they don’t carry as much water and therefore will be much less likely to damage your stone floor.

Dry particles including grit and dirt will damage your stone floors and the surface stone sealer. The best possible way to avoid this is to dry sweep your floor daily. You may need to do this more frequently in homes with children and pets.

Ask for help

Your local stone polishing company will be able to offer valuable information and advice on keeping your polished stone floors looking at their best. We have extensive knowledge about stone sealers and stone cleaning products. Contact MCS Stonecare today to request a quotation on 01279 866838.