Tile Cleaning and Property Values

Posted: May 29, 2013
Author: Proclean Properties Inc.

These days, more and more people are choosing tile over carpet as a flooring option. Tile has several advantages, the least of which is how, if correctly installed, a beautifully tiled floor can raise the property value of a home. Tile can also present less of a challenge when it comes to the chore of cleaning it.

However, the normal rules of wear and tear still apply to a tile floor. Some types of tile are softer than other types, and still others are especially prone to stains. No matter what sort of tile covers your floor, the need for periodic, deep tile cleaning remains. If a tile floor goes too long without cleaning, it can acquire stubborn, unsightly stains that detract from your home’s ambiance. If you are considering selling your home, the need for thorough tile cleaning becomes even more important; few buyers are attracted to the look of a dirty floor.

It is therefore a good idea to hire a professional technician to conduct tile cleaning on a regular basis -- once or twice a year should be sufficient to keep your tile looking like new. A tile cleaning professional uses specialized chemicals and tools, on which he or she has been trained to use, to lift all signs of dirt and stains from the tile in your home. It takes only these couple of cleanings a year to maintain your home’s cleanliness and value.