As we finally move closer to the end of another cold and terrible winter, many citizens of Chicago plan to enjoy the warmer weather by opening their homes to entertain friends and family. There’s just one massive problem. All of the snow and ice that accumulated in the winter months opens our tiles and hardwood floors to the ravages of salt and sand tracked in from icy sidewalks and roadways. Though salt does a great job of preventing hazardous sheets of ice, it can absolutely ruin hardwood floors and tile surfaces. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why homeowners need to include a tile and hardwood cleaning service as part of their spring cleaning ritual.
Preventative Measures
Though typical household cleaning products and vacuums help to stay the tide of salt and debris damage, most people need the assistance of a professional cleaning service. We simply don’t have time to clean our tile and hardwood surfaces after every time someone tracks in salt. As we transition from winter into spring, it is critical to clean our hardwood and tile surfaces, too. Failing to do so gives salt the opportunity to damage and stain our flooring through the course of the coming year.
Instead of letting salt dry, crust, and stain your hardwood floors and tile surfaces, you can protect your home by reaching out to a qualified and experienced professional cleaner. The abrasive nature of salt can destroy laminate surfaces as well, and even with preventative measures, some amount of salt can still slip past your doorway – embedding itself into cracks and divots in flooring.
Damages to Flooring
We all already know that hardwood floors are susceptible to water damage. However, when hardwood floors and tile surfaces meet ice, water, and salt, the damage can be devastating. Even with a doormat, guests can still track in a lot of ice, dirt, and other debris mixed with salt that eat through the finish on your hardwood flooring and tile surfaces.
And the result isn’t pretty. Ugly salt stains and related damage can tarnish the aesthetic value of your flooring, thereby decreasing the value of your home. Ideally, the best case scenario is to wash away any road salt as soon as possible. But this isn’t typically a viable option for the average, hardworking citizen of Chicago. We live hectic lives, and between work and family, most people don’t have time to clean their floors as regularly as they should.
Cleaning Assistance in Chicago
Instead of giving salt a foothold in your home, contact A. Roto Restoration. We have been serving the greater Chicago area in cities such as Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Roselle, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, and Schaumburg for years, and we want to help protect the value of your home, too. Winter can take a heavy toll on our tile and hardwood surfaces, but with our help, you can protect the value and beauty of your home.
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