Cleaning Terrazzo Floors

Clean terrazzo floors with mild cleaners.

Terrazzo is a type of flooring created by blending cement with crushed marble chips. The end result is a subtle flooring that has a gloss finish. When cleaned properly, this gloss finish protects the floor while keeping it looking brand new. Harsh chemicals will eat away at the floor's finish, so it is important to clean terrazzo floors using cleaners that have only mild ingredients, such as dish soap. To keep the gloss on the finish, you should also use a cleaner that leaves behind no film when it dries.

Things You'll Need

• Dust mop
• Mop
• Water
• Bucket
• Dish soap

Instructions

1. Wipe the terrazzo floors with a dust mop at least once each week.

2. Rinse a mop with water, squeeze out over the sink and mop the terrazzo.

3. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon warm water and add 1 tbsp. dish soap.

4. Soak the mop with the soapy water, squeeze it out and mop the terrazzo floors.

5. Let the floors air dry. To avoid leaving a film on the floors, polish them with a dust mop.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase a dish soap that you know from experience does not leave a film.

References

• LCS Stone Care: Services