Travertine is a porous, calcium carbonate-based stone. This means that it is made up of the same mineral as popular antacids like Tums® and Rolaids® so when acids come in contact with travertine and other calcium-based stones, it etches the surfaces. This is why you have little spots, cup marks, and other blemishes on your travertine surfaces. This is especially a problem with travertine counters but small drips occur all the time on floors as well. These drips and ring marks are called etches.
Cleaning does not remove etches because etches are a physical disruption in the surface. Refinishing is required to remove etches. Cleaning is done to remove dirt and other residues from the surface of the stone and grout.
is great for when your floor is dirty from years of mopping and traffic and the grout lines are dirty and there is residue on the surface. Your travertine floor deep cleaning service is done with our truck-mounted cleaning machine. No other method of cleaning floors is more thorough and makes as large a difference as the Sureshine travertine floor deep cleaning system.
It is important to remember that spots and “stains” that are visible in the shine of your travertine floor are probably etches and will not be removed with our deep cleaning service. You will need refinishing for that. However, deep cleaning is perfect for most rustic, honed, textured, or leathered travertine floors.
is done using our proprietary 300-degree low-pressure vapor cleaners. The vapor is so hot that it just melts the soap scum and dirt right out of even hard-to-clean surfaces. We then extract the residues using conventional cleaners and rags. Occasionally a mild abrasive is used to clean matte finish travertine and leathered travertine surfaces in showers and other areas of your home and business.
Vapor cleaning is highly effective in sanitizing the surface as well. Several studies have been published showing the viability of vapor-cleaning mold and other pathogens that can cause illness.
During your inspection, your Sureshine representative will check your shower for signs of missing sealant around the perimeter and other areas and recommend repair as needed. These repairs are important and can extend the life of your shower by reducing the amount of water that can get into the shower pan. It is important for you to keep an eye on your shower perimeter grout and have it repaired when needed.
is done on leathered and textured counters with years of use. Typically, the biggest problems happen around faucets and other areas that are constantly exposed to water. We use 300-degree low-pressure vapor cleaners to clean and sanitize your travertine counters. If your travertine counters have spots or stains or any other concerns, travertine cleaning may not be enough to achieve a like-new surface. Ask Sureshine to inspect your counters and recommend a service that fits your needs.
Sealing your travertine surface with full saturation of high-quality impregnating sealer is imperative to keeping it free of stains and other issues.
Travertine has natural holes that are usually filled at the processor. New holes become exposed and old holes open up over time and require refilling. Ask your Sureshine representative about filling holes in your travertine floor.
You should always remember that etches and stains are distinctly different issues that can occur on your travertine counters. Etches are chemical reactions that physically disrupt the surface causing ring marks and drips marks that make it look dirty and can not be removed with any level of cleaning. Etches can more easily be seen when looking at the counters at an angle. The disruption in the surface is a disruption in the shine.
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