Tile cleaning service – When assistance is required

Tile floors are common choices nowadays in both domestic and commercial settings, and although they can be used anywhere, they are frequently chosen for building entrances in commercial environments, and wash rooms or kitchens where spillages are frequent.  There are many different types of tile including natural stone and slate, and fabricated ceramic tiles which are available in a variety of finishes.

People choose tile floors for a variety of reasons as there are a lot of designs, colours and shapes available as well as matt or glossy finishes.  It is a floor which scores highly in terms of cost durability and if professionally installed should last for many years to come.  It is also often chosen due to the perception that tiled floors are easier to clean, and while this can be true to an extent – it should be noted that a lack of regular maintenance and cleaning can result in your floor looking dull, uneven or dirty in a very short period of time.

The key to keeping your floor looking good is regular maintenance and this actually starts with the installation.  Tiles should be laid by a professional, who should apply the grout as well.  Once correctly installed the next stage is the application of a good quality sealant to offer an extra layer of protection and help ‘waterproof’ the surface.  If you have any doubts as to which sealer is the best to use, a professional company offering a tile cleaning service will be able to recommend one for you.

Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your floor looking good, and though not complicated, needs to be a routine activity – it is amazing how many people simply do not look after or clean their floor.  As well as simple steps such as cleaning up spillages as soon as they happen it is important to protect the surface, the sealer and the grout from all forms of surface scratching.  Regular sweeping and vacuuming flowed by mopping with warm water should be sufficient to eliminate scratching from walked in grit and dirt.  Doormats should be placed at entrances and care should also be taken when moving heavy objects such as furniture.

Despite regular cleaning there is always the possibility that layers of grime and bacteria may build up to the point where it is difficult to clean.  It is also possible that surface scratching will give a place for staining to build up, and remove any present sealant thus exposing the surface.  It is in these cases that you may need to contact a tile cleaning service which can take advantage of modern equipment and techniques to restore the floor to its original condition.