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Green Terrazzo Cleaning and Restoration |
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Terrazzo cleaning, restoration and repair processes have begun going green. Here are a few points to consider for eco-friendly terrazzo maintenance:
As you may know, the repair, restoration and maintenance of terrazzo and stone surfaces should not include the use of floor finishes or sealers (other than impregnators). And the old-fashioned procedures involved excessive water use and considerable waste. This is no longer the case with a good terrazzo care expert.
First, when cleaning a terrazzo floor, a good terrazzo restoration company will utilize pads with diamond abrasives and polishing powders. That means no more exposure to dangerous VOC’s emitted from sealers and solvent-based cleaners. The effects on the environment can be toxic and even carcinogenic for humans. An environmentally friendly terrazzo polishing or honing process actually creates no dust or mess for restoring the terrazzo.
Next, environmentally friendly terrazzo restoration companies DON’T use floor finishes. Many janitorial and stone maintenance companies are using finishes or terrazzo sealers to achieve a temporary appearance of luster. But the finish is soft and shows wear in a short time, requiring costly upkeep. The stripping chemicals used to remove a finish on a regular basis are toxic and can even damage the stone surface.
Most terrazzo surface finishes, as well terrazzo sealers, become dirt magnets that, once stripped off, end up as hazardous waste, so we advise against them.
Green terrazzo cleaning, repair and restoration protects your health and your environment. Being an educated consumer helps you ensure both safety and savings with your marble care.
So if you, or your company, are looking to care for stone with no negative environmental impact, remember to avoid finishes and use state-of-the-art green procedures.
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