What Types of Products Can I Use on My Travertine Tile Floors?

What Types of Products Can I Use on My Travertine Tile Floors?

Travertine tile is a trendy flooring. It gives a high-end look, especially when polished and maintained properly. Travertine is a natural stone and is a very durable material that is one reason why it is so popular in homes. But even though Travertine is very durable, that does not mean certain products and chemicals will not damage it.

Do you want to learn the best ways to keep your Travertine floors looking their absolute best? Check out these few things our travertine tile restoration technicians recommend.

Before I get into our recommendations, let me explain exactly what and how Travertine is created. Travertine is a type of limestone formed in natural hot springs when the mineral deposits (calcium carbonate aka Calcite) rapidly precipitate. This process, mixed with other minerals, creates unique swirls and movement throughout the travertine stones making all travertine tiles different.

Travertine, as stated above, is very strong and durable but can get damaged. The nice thing about Travertine is you can have it professionally restored when damage occurs. There are many processes natural stone restoration companies can provide depending on what your stone floors need. Travertine is a long-lasting and unique type of flooring. This is one of the many reasons people choose to have travertine floors throughout their homes.

Now on to what we recommend and do not recommend when caring for your Travertine.

First, we always recommend getting professional cleaning and sealing done on a yearly basis. As professionals, we know how to clean, seal, and restore your Travertine safely and adequately. The steps we take to ensure the best possible cleaning and the best possible results for your Travertine.

• A few things we do differently than what you would do include using a high heat, high-pressure system when cleaning. This allows us to get the most thorough cleaning possible.
• When sealing, we use penetrating sealers that absorb into the stone, creating a barrier from substance penetrating in and staining the Travertine.
• When it comes to honing or polishing, we assess your Travertine first to see what it specifically needs and determine the correct pads or discs that will need to be used to get you the best possible results.
• Our technicians go through extensive training on how to assess stone floors properly. AriStone Cleaning and Restoration uses only the best and safest products in the market and our owners review and attend many new products seminars to ensure we are always using the best products and chemicals out there.

In between professional natural stone cleanings, you will want to clean and touch up your travertine floors. We highly recommend using steam mops. Not only do steam mops clean the Travertine nicely and streak-free, but it also sanitizes the floors because of the high heat they use. Steam mops are very safe and use no chemicals when cleaning.

You can also use a pH-neutral cleaner on travertine floors. You definitely do not want to use any acidic cleaners as acidic cleaners will etch the Travertine, which will cause you to need a full restore to be completed. Choosing the correct cleaner when cleaning your travertine tile on your own is very important. Travertine will absorb harsh chemicals, which again will damage the stone.

Do not use products like MR Clean, dish soap, Windex, or anything like these products. These products leave a residue on top of the travertine tiles, collecting and attracting dust and dirt. Over time the dirt and dust could start absorbing into the Travertine and could cause staining. Make sure to use the correct types of cleaners to help prevent staining in between professional cleanings.

As you can see, there are specific things to take into consideration when caring for your travertine floors. We have recommended all of these things to help you keep your travertine floors looking their absolute best and keeping them from getting damaged to the point where you need us to come out and restore the flooring. We pride our company on taking care of all of our customers and can guarantee you will be satisfied with the work we provide for you. We assure you we have all the proper materials, products, and tools to get you the best possible results every time. Call us for more information about how we can help your travertine tile floors at 480-352-2987. Or check out our website www.travertinecleaningaz.com for more details.