Cleaning Indoor Flagstone Floor

Before cleaning sweep stone tile floors with a soft broom as rougher brooms can leave scratches.

Cleaning indoor flagstone floor.

Flagstone rock first became popular during the middle sges and is still quite fashionable today. A sponge can help to remove dirt and stains. Sweep during your regular cleaning routine after a gathering or after a wind has come through. Dry sweep the floor over 80 of the soil in a home is dry soil containing dust dander grit etc.

Mix a cleaning solution of one part water to one part white vinegar to clean colored grout. When cleaning and sealing real stone floors use a detergent formulated for calciferous stone travertine marble or limestone as general floor cleaner may contain acid that can etch the surface. If we leave it to dry by itself then whitish spots without shine will be left. Cleaning old flagstones my first task was removing the medley of muck and dirt left over from the building works from the flagstone tiles.

Even though flagstone is a rock it must be cleaned on a regular basis. Sweep your flagstone regularly with a dry broom or dust mop to remove dust dirt and debris. Dilute detergent with water in a ratio of 1 5 and apply generously with a sponge. Dip a scrub brush in the cleaner scrub for about 30 seconds and rinse all vinegar off your stone with a water dampened sponge.

I did this using a weak solution of tile doctor pro clean and clean water the concentration is adjusted according to the level of soil build up. Do not use vinegar or chemicals on granite or marble tile floors. Slate tile floors can be cleaned with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent such as dish soap. Clean your flagstone mix together equal parts white vinegar and warm water.

While cleaning flagstone floors can be laborious and time consuming the finished look is spectacular. Make sure you do not use apple cider vinegar balsamic vinegar or any other variety that is not clear as they can stain your flagstones. Repeat with vinegar solution and water until your grout is clean as a whistle. Dirt will damage your stone and the sealer.

When you have to clean with soap make sure it is a neutral cleaner with a ph of about 7. Later one must clean very well and dry the surface soon with a soft towel. The best way to prevent damage from dry soil is by dry sweeping your floor at least once per day. Natural stone soap and water are an effective way to clean your flagstone floor.

Use a long handled squeegee for larger areas. Cleaning should be done using a sponge a soft cloth or a very soft brush to avoid that the surface is scratched and is done making circles. A damp mop can clear away most dirt occurrence on a flagstone floor. Dry the area with a clean soft cloth.

Flagstone usually comes in large stones that are flat and smooth.