{"id":5073,"date":"2015-09-22T12:12:12","date_gmt":"2015-09-22T11:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filasolutionsblog.com\/?p=5073"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:29:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T16:29:52","slug":"why-does-my-new-stone-floor-look-so-dirty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/why-does-my-new-stone-floor-look-so-dirty\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my new stone floor look so dirty?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a newly installed stone floor doesn\u2019t look up to scratch<\/strong>, the tiles are often blamed. Customers believe that the tiles are inferior in some way, or that there is an issue with the installation. More often than not, however, it\u2019s down to one small thing; a poor initial clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After a stone floor has been installed<\/strong>, it should always be cleaned thoroughly<\/strong>, using a quality pH-neutral detergent<\/strong> \u2013 like FILACLEANER<\/a> – not just with a bucket of warm water! It takes a bit longer but it can make or break an installation!<\/p>\n

 \"initial-clean-quartzite\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you use water alone, you\u2019ll effectively be sloshing manufacturing dust, dirt and grout residues across the surface of the tiles. Once the floor is dry, the film of residue \u2013 or grout haze \u2013 will become visible. Then, when you seal the tiles, this residue will become sandwiched between the tile\u2019s surface and the sealant. As well as ruining the look of the installation, it will also store up problems for the future:<\/p>\n

The sealant won\u2019t be able to absorb properly into the tile, so its performance will be compromised<\/strong>.
\nDirt will be built-up on the surface more quickly, making the problem even worse.<\/p>\n

To avoid these problems, always ensure that the floor is cleaned properly after installation. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

Dilute FILACLEANER<\/strong> 1:30 with warm water.
\nApply with a single-disc floor cleaner, with a soft white or beige disc, or with a floor scrubbing brush.
\nVacuum or sweep up any residue and rinse the floor.<\/p>\n

FILACLEANER<\/strong> is a universal pH-neutral cleaner<\/strong>, so it\u2019s safe to use on all natural materials, including acid sensitive polished stone and agglomerates.<\/p>\n

For more advice on cleaning, sealing and maintenance, please contact Fila UK\u2019s Technical Helpline<\/strong> on tel. 01584 877286, email filauk@filasolutions.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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