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Terrazzo is a combination of marble chips and cement, available in a variety of colors and patterns. It is a versatile and environmentally friendly flooring choice for many different reasons, one of the most important of which is the green cleaning options available. Understanding what is safe and harmful for your terrazzo floor, as well as what is safe for the environment, will help you determine the best eco-friendly ways to clean your terrazzo floor.
The first thing to consider when practicing green terrazzo floor cleaning is to use commercial cleaners. The most important tip I could give you is to avoid using these cleaners if at all possible, especially if you are unfamiliar with the product. There are few products for cleaning terrazzo floors that are environmentally friendly and many can also harm terrazzo if you are not careful. You don’t want to be the next horror story told by contractors repairing a discolored or damaged terrazzo floor. Remember that most chemicals are not environmentally friendly and contain harmful chemicals – both in the air in your home and in the water you throw into the sewage system or in your backyard.
The most environmentally friendly option for your terrazzo flooring is professional cleaning and polishing. This has several different advantages. Even if you choose to use a commercial cleaner, many times it just won’t do much for your terrazzo floor. It may still feel dull or yellowed. Cleaning and polishing will lighten your terrazzo floor, keeping it looking fresh and new. The best part? It is completely ecological. Terrazzo polishing does not require any chemicals. The contractor will come with specialized machines that will remove a very thin layer from the top of the terrazzo floor, revealing a fresh layer that will be much brighter and more vivid.
Besides the process itself, terrazzo polishing is also environmentally friendly when finished. A cleaned and polished terrazzo floor will improve lighting efficiency with a smooth and shiny finish. This is especially important for large terrazzo floor areas such as warehouses, showrooms or factories. The only thing better than environmentally friendly cleaning is environmentally friendly cleaning which will save you money in the long run. In the same vein, a polished terrazzo floor will require minimal maintenance and will retain its shine throughout its life.
Terrazzo flooring is unique, versatile and sophisticated. You can make sure your appearance looks its best in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
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Source by Suzi D Smith
