Tips to Avoid Costly Accidents on Terrazzo
Cleaning your Terrazzo is very important in increasing its longevity, but Terrazzo’s hardy nature and protective sealers mean only a damp mop with water are needed to sweep up the particles to keep the floor in good shape. There are various cleaners and conditioners that you can buy to add that extra vibrancy to your Terrazzo, but it is very important to know what is safe and what to avoid when picking these products. The mistake many people make when they first have their Terrazzo installed is using the same all-purpose cleaner that they used on their previous flooring to clean such as tile. Terrazzo is very sensitive to acid substances and an all-purpose cleaner is not pH neutral.
This can lead to discoloration, stains, and can even remove the polish due to chemical interactions between the acidic substance and the Terrazzo. Make sure the cleaners you buy are specialized for Terrazzo and are pH balanced to avoid any damages. Look up the product from multiple sources to determine if it is safe to use and read reviews to determine if the product is credible. Another thing to avoid is household compounds to clean such as vinegar. For the same reason stated before, new Terrazzo owners may clean the floor like how they previously did with their last one and end up damaging the floor. The majority of cleaning will be minimal, but for extra cleaning keep these things in mind to have a sparkling clean Terrazzo free of costly accidents.