This stone has been used in a variety of building applications for thousands of years.
For this reason, it has particular inherent vulnerabilities that need to be considered when cleaning dirty travertine floors.
Sweeping the floor removes small particles that can cause minor abrasive scarring to the tile’s surface.
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you’re able to also clean travertine floors weekly with asteam mop.
Steam mops use very little water, which eliminates the possibility of staining.
Damp-mop the floor with this solution.
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Mop a second time with clean water to remove any lingering residue that may exist.
Toweling the surface dry is also recommended.
Types of Sealant
There are two types of sealants used on travertine floors.
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Never use abrasive chemical cleaners or anything acidic when caring for travertine floors.
Do’s:
Don’ts:
Travertine floors are relatively easy to keep clean.
Asoft broom, or a Swifferdust mop, can be used to remove dirt and pebbles.
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A damp mop and dish soap, as outlined above, can get them sparkling clean.
Travertine and other naturalstone floorscan be shined only by a professional company that uses a diamond polishing process.
Topical sealers that have a glossy finish are not recommended for use on porous floors like travertine.
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Travertine stone floorsare porous and need to besealedso that they don’t absorb liquid and stain.
It’s best to use a high-quality penetrating sealer to maintain the natural appearance of the stone.
Topcoat sealers can wear off and chip, causing a varied appearance in the stone.
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