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Indoor stone floors are common in most types of locations and domestically it is often used and chosen for a variety of reasons. Stone floors provide a rugged classic look which can enhance any environment and gemstone is available in an infinite selection of colours, designs as well as shapes, so with this very reason it is often chosen for purely aesthetic reasons. Stone is obviously a highly durable substance, even perceived 'soft' stone for example limestone is durable, and lots of people pick a stone floor due to this durability and also the apparent perception that it's easier to keep clean.
Stone could be relatively maintenance free compared to other kinds of floor, but without proper care it's easy to be left with a floor which can become marked, stained and worn so it's advisable to regularly clean and maintain your floor to protect you (sizable) investment. The first tips will be offered around the assumption that the floor has been installed by a professional and it has no cracks or faults.
To maintain your floor it's important to provide just as much protection by means of a good quality sealant. This sealant should be applied both to the top of the floor also to the tile grout (the construction materials to fill the spaces between the tiles) - which will necessitate another sealant. A sealant will offer one more layer of protection for your floor, lowering its propensity to stain and be impacted by spillages - especially in areas for example kitchens. In any case it's strongly advisable to cleanup spillages as soon as they occur. An expert company specializing in stone floor cleaning can recommend the right sealant for your floor.
For those who have a sealant applied, you will need to protect it from punctures against abrasions and surface scratching which could remove or damage the sealant and expose the surface of the floor - allowing grime and bacteria to develop over time. The main cause of surface scratching is from dirt and grit particles walked in on the soles of shoes, but additionally in the general environment. If you doubt this, sweep your floor quickly and you'll be surprised just how much you see - then check out the soles of your shoes to see where it comes down from. Regular sweeping and vacuuming should eliminate the most of this threat and then it will be a simple matter of cleansing the floor with warm soap and water. Other perils of scratching can come from moving or dragging heavy objects for example furniture, or from pets.
Cleaning tips mainly focus on while using correct cleaning products, as a general rule avoid bleach products or anything with an acidic content because this can mark or stain the stone or cause discolouring.
