Terracotta and Quarry Tile Cleaning and Restoration
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Cleaning terracotta and quarry tile flooring
The surfaces of terracotta among the easiest traditional materials to clean incorrectly. Serious problems can be caused by abrasive cleaning methods, acid and alkali cleaning products, and mechanical cleaning methods including metal brushes.
This is why an experienced professional approach employed by Badgers Cleaning Services is recommended, as we have the right sort of technology and cleaning products to clean, seal and restore flooring to a like-new condition. All of our cleaning and protection solutions are safe with tried and tested products effective yet kind to your flooring.
Our Terracotta and Quarry tile cleaning process
Fired clay units have very different properties and sensitivities as regards to cleaning. With the starting point understanding the material. Both glazed and unglazed terracotta, tile and brick surfaces soil most heavily in areas of where there is the heaviest concentration of water saturation. Soiling is commonly concentrated at the edges of blocks in the around mortar or grout joints. Most dirt and soiling is not actually water-soluble so cannot be removed using water alone. While there may be an intense black colour to it, it is usually a very thin layer but is tenacious in resisting removal.
How terracotta and quarry tiles are made
Terracotta (Italian for Baked Earth), Quarry Tiles and Brick are an unglazed ceramic material. They are particularly well suited for exterior paving due to their low water absorption and resistance to freezing (due to how they are made), making this type of floor one of the most durable you can buy. There are different products and processes for these materials according to whether they are laid indoors or outside.
All tiles and brick feel hard, but some are harder than others – and graded as such with the body of the material designed for a specific need or level of usage.