If you want a deeper clean you can use a steam mop.
Best way to clean uneven slate floors.
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Tips and tricks to clean your slate floors.
Best way to clean a uneven slate floor.
These will pick up.
For less trafficked areas mop once a month.
I was told to keep it clean with just washing up liquid.
Once the mop starts to create streaks of dirt consider changing the water for a new batch.
We have got a light grey slate floor in the kitchen.
Clean high traffic areas like the kitchen once a week.
It s easy to wring out making it ideal for hardwood floors that work best with a barely damp not soaking mop.
Hence even if it is fairly accessible to clean it off there a few tips and tricks you should be aware of.
The company that sealed the floor would be a great place to start.
Apply a sealer every three to five years or as recommended by the manufacturer.
To clean slate floors sweep the floor with a soft bristle broom or vacuum with a brush attachment.
You can clean slate floors regularly with a dust mop a broom and a damp mop.
Make sure you always sweep the floor first so you can get rid of any debris and dust.
A spin mop is handy for cleaning slate floors because it wrings out a significant amount of water effortlessly.
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Keep reading and see some easy peasy tips and tricks to clean your slate floors.
Slate is soft and can be easily damaged so make sure you choose a brush that is as clean and soft as possible.
This works well if i get down on my hands and knees and scrub it then rinse.
Your slate is sealed so you will be working with cleaning products that are appropriate for the sealant.
Ideally you should dust mop your slate floor every day and damp mop it once a week.
Steam mopping is also ideal because slate floors tend to be uneven in certain areas.
Do slow and smooth strokes as you clean your way across the floor.
I scrub with the upright then pour on clean water and suction the water with the other carpet cleaner.
A tile company will know more than the basics about what is commonly used to seal slate and what type of products can be used to clean the sealant slate.
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Plus this will help your floor dry faster so you won t have to wait as long to get back into the kitchen or living room.
I have tried every way to get it really clean.
Mop the floor with a mixture of warm water and a gentle detergent or slate cleaner.
Slate floor steam mopping.
My entire house has slate floors.
It will get into the crevices of the grout lines without causing any damage while leaving the rest of the floor clean.
It s best to clean your slate with water and mild detergent at least every two or three months even if it doesn t appear dirty to help avoid grimy buildup and staining.