Proper Maintenance for Marble Tiles
The best thing about these tiles is that it is very aesthetically pleasing, especially if it is incorporated into the overall design of the house or the room. You can integrate it to the variety of places in the house like the kitchen, the bathroom, pathways and the dining room. And because it comes in different color, it is very easy to use these tiles as part of the design that helps improve the aesthetic value of the room or the house in general.
Marble tiles are also popular because they are hypoallergenic. And because of this characteristic, it has been used in hospitals during the early years until replaced by porcelain. This characteristic of these tiles helps keep certain area of the house clean and free from any bacteria. It is very easy to maintain because bacteria cannot manage to survive on its surface. But it does not mean that it does not need any maintenance at all.
Marble tiles are very ideal flooring materials dues to its hypoallergenic characteristic but it still require regular cleaning. It still requires further cleaning once spills occur on its surface. Once these tiles are not properly cleaned and maintained, you can really damage the looks of the tiles and create a whole mess on its appearance. Remember to clean properly these tiles in order to seal and maintain its beauty and luster.
Acidic substances should not get in touch with the surface of the marble tiles because it can terribly damage its surface. Though these tiles are built in such a way that they are easy to maintain, having spills on its surface can really create stains on it and really the natural beauty of it. To avoid such thing, you have to wipe any spills immediately. Sealants are the best thing to use in order to protect the tiles and minimize the possibilities of staining it.
Toda there are already plenty cleaning solutions that are available but not all of them are suitable for the sensitivity of the marble stones. If you are planning to use cleaning solution, then make sure that you are using the one with a neutral pH cleaning solution to avoid damaging and staining the tiles. You have to wipe the tiles immediately since these tiles have the tendency to develop water stains or spots from drinking glasses or water spots after mopping.
But actually you do not have to worry picking the right cleaning solution because mild soap, warm water plus a soft cloth will do. You can easily maintain the cleanliness of the marble tiles by merely using these things.
Ella Ayson
Marble Tiles
