How To Clean Terrazzo Stone Flooring

Cleaning Tips of Terrazzo Stone Flooring Tiles

Terrazzo is described as a composite material, poured in place or prefabricated for precast terrazzo which is used for flooring, base, walls, stair treads, countertops, and other custom products. Terrazzo consists of chips of marble, granite, quartz, glass, shell, or other suitable materials.

Cement-based terrazzo, like natural stone, is porous, so it will need to be sealed when it is laid. Care is the same as any other stone - vacuuming, mopping or using a wet and dry cleaner. Mop up spills quickly. General maintenance requires a simple chemical clean or a gentle scrub with nylon pads. A professional polish will help to keep a high shine. For resin terrazzo floors avoid acid-based cleaners as these can damage the flooring over time. Use a pH-neutral cleaning agent such as Lithofin Easy Care, Lithofin have a range of products for all hard floors. For stubborn stains, use a pad or brush to firmly clean the surface, then rinse with cold water. Real terrazzo floors will need to be re-sealed every 12-18 months.

For any terrazzo try and avoid spills, the worst culprits are ketchup and brown sauce, chili sauce, red wine, bleach, and lemon.  “We recommend certain products to clean terrazzo - assuming it has been properly sealed when installed," says John Rivers of Terrazzo Tiles. "For initial cleaning of a newly installed surface, we would recommend Lithofin Powerclean, diluted 1:10 with water. The surface of the tile should be wiped with the solution, then rinsed well with water, and the surface allowed to dry. To protect against staining, we recommend two coats of Lithofin Stainstop MN applied before and after grouting. For regular maintenance, we recommend a squirt of Lithofin Easy Care in a bucket of water - wiping the surface and not rinsing.”