Travertine Floor Tile Maintenance

The regular cleaning polishing honing and maintenance requirements of travertine tile are what every home owner must deal with when having travertine tiles installed.

Travertine floor tile maintenance.

Interior stone can generally be cleaned by dry dust mopping to remove dirt and debris. However the grout is also susceptible to water damage discoloration stains and even mold. Be careful that the product you use is labeled as safe for natural stone. Travertine floor tiles should be swept or vacuumed regularly to keep dirt and other grainy materials from scratching the surface.

The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes. The tiles should be cleaned gently with non abrasive and non acidic cleaners. Thought must be given to the traffic patterns of the installation. It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking.

Because travertine is soft it will wear more rapidly than other stone surfaces when used in flooring. Dry cleaning your travertine is a good idea for daily maintenance. For any travertine surface use a high quality neutral cleaner. If an acidic cleaner is used a chemical reaction can occur causing discoloration of the tile.