Mastering proper travertine maintenance is a must.

Travertine: What Exactly Is It?

Like Marble, Onyx, Limestone, and Slate, Travertine is a natural stone. It is a kind of marble that develops around mineral deposits, such as those found in hot springs and limestone caverns. The look of a travertine floor installed in a home may be stunning. Many of our customers have contacted us for advice on maintaining the pristine appearance of their travertine floor and shower tiles.

Reasons for Travertine’s Dirty Appearance.

Because of its uneven and porous surface, travertine is susceptible to mold and discoloration from shampoo and soap scum. Regular cleaning prevents mold and filth because the cleaning cloth glides over the surface.

Products Not To Use With Travertine!

Because of its durability and fragility, travertine stone requires special care, including cleaning chemicals that are either PH neutral or PH7 or lower.

Bleach and ammonia are not recommended for cleaning travertine because they may wear down the tile’s finish, making it more porous and prone to stains if used repeatedly.

Vinegar is an acid and should never be used on travertine tiles since it will dull the tile’s finish, make it more porous, and speed up the aging process.

It is also not a good idea to clean your tiles using anything that contains citric acid, such as cleansers with orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or any other citrus fruit.

What Can You Do To Keep Your Travertine From Getting Grimy?

There is no need to stress about travertine cleaning and repair. If you don’t want shampoo and soap scum to accumulate, you’ll need to take some preventative measures. When it comes to wiping mold from tiles, prevention is always preferable to treatment.   Particularly given that heavy hitters like bleach are inappropriate for regular travertine cleaning. So, follow these guidelines if you want to set up a solid cleaning regimen.

Maintaining Your Travertine Floors.

  • Once a week, using a soft-bristled scouring brush and some warm water, clean the tiles in your travertine shower to remove any buildup of mildew or filth.
  • After each shower, open a window to let in the fresh air.
  • Once you’re done using the shower, wipe off the stall with a towel to remove any moisture that may have accumulated in the divots.
  • It would be best if you quickly cleaned up shampoo or soap spills before they dry and leave a stain.
  • You may delay the inevitable by sealing your travertine tiles. It would be best if you sealed the tiles professionally once a year.

Methods for Maintaining Beautiful Travertine Floors.

If you want to attempt any of the following techniques, please do so at your own risk after reading the user manual.

Removing mold from travertine tiles

  • Spray your travertine tiles with a solution of 1 part baking soda, 4 parts borax, and 8 parts water, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • You may remove grout stains with a little brush. 
  • Make sure to give it a good rinsing.
  • If the stain remains after 30 minutes, continue the process with fresh bleach and a stiff brush. Rinse the tiles well to remove any residue.
  • Towel off thoroughly.

Cleaning travertine that has tenacious stains.

Hydrogen peroxide is an effective stain remover that experts may use on travertine tiles. Since peroxide has the potential to bleach colors, a spot test should always be performed before cleaning very soiled areas, especially if the tiles to be cleaned are dark in color.

To remove stubborn stains, apply a poultice of bicarbonate of soda, let it on for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry the area well.

The best all-natural methods for keeping your travertine flooring sparkling.

You must develop a regular cleaning program if your travertine floors will last a long time and look great.

  • Remove the dust by sweeping it or blowing it out. Keep the stone and grout clean by mopping the floor daily.
  • It is recommended to use a moist cloth mop and warm water to wash the area regularly to maintain the travertine’s pristine appearance. Every 30 square feet, you should switch out the mop head for a clean one.
  • Use clean, warm water to rinsing.
  • Thoroughly drying the affected region.