How to Shine a Terrazzo Floor
Terrazzo is a flooring material that is common in homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s. It is made from a mixture of cement and marble. Terrazzo is inexpensive to purchase and install. It also repels stains easily and it is durable. Properly caring for terrazzo floors will help keep them looking new and pristine. Making terrazzo floors shine involves cleaning them thoroughly and then applying a solution that will make the flooring shine bright. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Sweep the floor thoroughly to remove as much of the dry dirt as possible. This will speed up the cleaning and polishing process.
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Mix a neutral pH cleaner with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. This generally consists of mixing 1 cup detergent with 3 gallons water.
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Dip a mop into the cleaning solution and wring it out so that it is just slightly damp but not dripping.
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Push the mop over the floor until it is dirty. Rinse the mop and repeat the process until the floor is clean.
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Scrub any areas of the floor that are not clean with an old toothbrush.
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Spray the floor with a terrazzo floor polish. Rub the polish into the floor with a clean cloth in circular motions until the floor is shining. Let the polish dry completely for two hours. Apply two more coats and let the coats dry in between.
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