Things You'll Need:
- Broom Dust mop Neutral cleaner or terrazzo floor cleaner Bucket Electric floor polisher (optional) Electric floor scrubbing machine
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Step 1
Sweep and dust mop often to remove sand, dirt and grit, because they act like sandpaper and can scratch the surface of your terrazzo tile floor.
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Step 2
Damp mop. To damp mop use a neutral cleaner--one that is neither acid nor alkaline. Use a ½ cup cleaner to 1 ½ gallons of water. Use the mop to saturate the floor with the solution. Allow the cleaning solution to sit on the floor for a few minutes. It is important that you do not let the solution dry on the floor or the dirt will be absorbed back into the terrazzo tile. Add more washing solution if it appears to be evaporating before you can mop it up with clean water.
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Step 3
Use a well-wrung-out mop to mop up the solution, then rinse the tiles with clean water.
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Step 4
Buff floor when dry with an electric polishing machine to help restore the natural shine of terrazzo.
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Step 5
Use an electric floor scrubbing machine several times a year. Depending on how much traffic your terrazzo tile floor gets, clean it with an electric floor scrubbing machine. Prepare a stronger solution to use with the machine, such as 2 cups neutral cleaner to 1 ½ gallons of water.
