When it comes to keeping your office space clean, many companies neglect taking care of their tile floors. People walk across them every day and restroom areas are filled with it and yet they tend to get the least cleaning attention. If you're not keeping up the tile in your workplace, it may be time to take another look at your cleaning budget and add tile care. An experienced janitorial service can discuss what needs to be done to get your tile in tip top shape.
Tile and grout on floor areas should be cleaned with some frequency and on a regular schedule in order to give them a longer lifespan of looking and performing well. Tile floors should be swept and mopped on a very frequent basis, in some cases even daily. Depending on foot traffic, they should be deep cleaned at least quarterly or semi annually. Grout should be sealed at least once a year to maintain its function.
No matter what kind of tile you have granite, ceramic, marble, slate, or any other type, the grout lines are by far the most challenging to maintain. If you have only small areas of tile and grout a good tip is to use baking soda and white vinegar to clean it. By scrubbing with a toothbrush or small brush and rinsing with warm water, you can maintain a clean appearance to your tile. Unfortunately the tile in most workplaces is more expansive and toothbrush cleaning just won't cut it.
Many commercial cleaning companies today are using a pre-spray to dwell on grout lines. This pre-spray is followed up by a machine that agitates buildup and cleans the grout. After a rinse, tile can be brought back to a spotless appearance. Many janitorial companies use a contained high pressure heated water treatment system from a truck mounted unit to really agitate and deep clean the grout and tile. This is a process that requires specialized equipment and training and should be handled by a professional janitorial cleaning service.
A popular "green" method for cleaning tile is to use powdered oxygen bleach. Oxygen bleach will not harm people or surfaces and it a great way to use environmentally friendly methods instead of chemicals that can cause harm. Oxygen bleach does not produce harsh fumes and is fabric and color safe. It can remove all kinds of stains with minimal scrubbing which comes in handy when dealing with large areas of tile. The stain molecules are broken up by the oxygen ions and then are rinsed away without extreme effort.
Keeping tile and grout is one key to maintaining an overall clean appearance in any space whether it be home or office. Because of grout's porous nature it allows dirt and many other contaminates to be trapped below the surface. This can become an unhealthy situation and should be properly maintained to avoid health risks. Bringing in a professional who has the right tools and the right knowledge to properly care for your tile is a great way to keep your office space looking spic and span making it a pleasant space for everyone around.
If you are looking for an expert office cleaning company, look no further than 1st Call Cleaning Services. They provide San Antonio janitor services that are white glove approved and guaranteed. They can be reached at 210.442.8215
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