Limestone CleaningTo carry out successful
Limestone Cleaning on a floor it is first important to understand what kind of material limestone is. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of calcite which is a form of calcium carbonate ? a soft material which is also known as chalk. Under certain conditions calcite can be dissolved into water, but this happens only with the right factors such as water temperature, pH and ion concentrations. As this material is so easily eroded it is very important that
Limestone Cleaning is carried out very carefully to prevent damage. Limestone is very sensitive to acids so when choosing cleaning products absolutely no acidic materials can be used. The best method is to use a mild soap and degreaser. After your floor has been properly cleaned ? which can easily be carried out by professionals ? it is a good idea to get the floor sealed. Not only will this protect your floor from stains and spillages it will also enhance the beautiful colours already present in your natural flooring. Modern sealants are very subtle and do not have a plastic like appearance that some sealants can give.
