Taking Care Your Marble Tiles
One of the best features is that it is very aesthetically pleasing, especially if incorporated into the overall design of the house, or room. You can utilize these tiles in a variety of places in the house such as kitchen, the bathroom, pathways and the dining rooms. And because it has variety of colors, this can make it very easy for this type of tile flooring to be used as part of the design that helps improve the aesthetic quality of the room, or the house itself.
Marble tiles are known for its hypoallergenic characteristics; this could be the reason why these tiles are being used in hospitals back then until replaced by porcelain. And because of this characteristic helps keep the areas in the house clean and free from allergens and pathogens. It is very easy to clean since microscopic germs and bacteria find it different to survive in this tiles and do not allow them to penetrate on the surface. But this does not mean that these tiles are impervious to dirt.
Though marble tiles are very ideal when it comes to flooring tiles in making it clean, keep in mind that it still needs constant cleaning in order to keep its natural luster and beauty. Its hypoallergenic characteristics does not mean that you can just leave it as it is and just wipe whatever dirt or spills that may occur on its surface without further cleaning. But if you did not clean the marble tiles correctly, you can actually damage the tiles and make it look dull and messy. So with this it is very important to know how to properly clean the tiles that you have in your home. If possible you have to seal it in order to maintain it beauty and luster.
Always keep in mind that the surface of the marble tiles can be damaged and stained by acids. Though these tiles are built in a way that makes them very relatively easy to clean, leaving spills on its surface especially those acidic beverages and foods can create stains that will ruin the beauty of the tiles. You have to make sure to wipe any spills immediately in order to prevent it from happening. Now there are already sealants that will help you minimize the possibilities of staining.
If you are planning to use cleaning solutions in cleaning your marble tiles, it is important to pick a neutral pH cleaning solution to avoid damaging or staining the tiles. Once there are spills on it, make sure that you wipe it off immediately since these natural stones have the tendency to develop water stains.
Ella Ayson
Marble Tiles