Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services: Tips For Cleaning Your Hardwood Or Tile Floor

At Bucket 'n' Broom we understand that proper floor and tile cleaning is important to preserving an investment in a beautiful hardwood, ceramic tile or natural stone floor.
Hardwood floors should be swept often to remove dirt. Wood can expand, crack and even buckle from moisture, so excessive water should not be used for cleaning, and spills should be cleaned up quickly. Homeowners with pre finished floors should use products recommended by the product's manufacturer.  Cleaners with ammonia or oil can dull the surface of a wood floor and affect the ability to recoat it with urethane. Hardwood floors with a urethane finish should not be waxed.

A ceramic tile floor should be mopped as needed after sweeping. Homeowners can use tile floor products sold in stores or the manufacturer's recommended cleaner. Textured tiles might require periodic scrubbing with a soft brush to lift dirt out of indentations. Scrubbing a tile floor with scouring powders and steel wool can permanently scratch the surface, oil-based cleaners are also not suitable for tile floors. Removing any soap residue by rinsing with clean water prevents the tile from looking dull or streaked. Tile can take a while to dry and is very slippery, so take caution when walking on a wet tile floor.

Cleaning natural stone floors, such as slate and travertine, is similar to cleaning ceramic tile, however, stone is porous and does require some special care. Like ceramic tile, the stone should be swept and damp-mopped, but with products designed for stone, not regular floor cleaner. Acidic products like vinegar or lemon juice should not be used on travertine, marble or limestone. Abrasive or ammonia-based cleaners can dull the luster of stone. Rinsing thoroughly with water will prevent streaking or a cloudy film over the surface.

About Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services

With a strong reputation for diligence, Bucket ‘n’ Broom Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services provides the utmost quality of professional maid service cleaning and customer service. Serving the home and office needs of Charlotte, NC, Bucket ‘n’ Broom provides more than the ability to just clean. Services include General Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaning, Special Occasion Cleaning, and Post Construction Cleaning.

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