Steps To Clean Your Terrazzo Flooring!

How to clean terrazzo floor? It is a common question, which is asked by nearly all the people who have got the terrazzo flooring. By just knowing the right answer to this widely asked question, you can keep your terrazzo flooring bright and beautiful for long years, no matter what sort of wear it is subjected to. 

What is terrazzo?

Terrazzo is a composite flooring material of concrete and marble chips that is combined to create lavish looking flooring and counter top that captures the loveliness of marble in a more affordable way. One part of terrazzo is composed of marble chips and the other part is of binder. For an even more marbled appearance, extra chips may be scattered on the top of the mixture. 

Of course, the marble chips of terrazzo are quite durable but the binder which is made of concrete or resin is pretty porous and subject to wear and stains. A finishing sealer is applied to the terrazzo floor that will help the floor resist stains and liquid penetration. This is recommended as a preventative measure to strip and reapply the sealer to the flooring periodically in order to keep it looking new and maintain its lasting shine.

Here it is imperative to note down that when terrazzo flooring is laid first, its cement takes time to cure. It may take several days or even weeks, during this period, the floor may change color or have a mottled appearance but it is not staining. As the floor cures, the color will even out.

Steps to answer how can you clean a terrazzo floor?

Of course, cleaning the terrazzo flooring is not an easy task but by just following a few simple steps, you can efficiently clean it and maintain its lasting beauty. 

• Sweep the floor with a dry mop or soft sponge to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other debris. 

• Wet the floor by using a neutral (neither acidic nor alkaline) and plain water. Let the cleaner sit on the floor for a few minutes to dissolve dirt. Here you must keep into account to use a cleaner that is specifically made for the terrazzo flooring because all-purpose cleaners and acids can damage your floor.

• Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water. For rinsing or removing the dirty water, you can use a wet vacuum or squeegee. If one rinse is not enough to remove the dirty water thoroughly, you can repeat the procedure to remove all dirt.

• When dry, buff the floor to restore shine.

Hire a professional floor restoration specialist -

If your terrazzo floor has stains or it has lost its luster, you cannot remove its all dirt and maintain its shine by simple cleaning procedure. In such conditions, it is wise to hire a professional floor restoration specialist. A professional will strip the sealer off the floor and reapply it properly as well as they will also polish the surface of floor effectively with commercial equipment to restore its original shine.