Whether we re cleaning asphalt tile or cedar our method for cleaning roofs is to avoid using chlorine bleach at all costs.
Cleaning slate tiles with bleach.
You can use a cleaning product specifically made to wash natural stone or any other cleaning solution that does not contain lemon or vinegar preferably one that is ph neutral.
Rinse with clean water and either let it air dry or use a soft cloth.
San rio rustic slate.
Slate is soft and can be easily damaged so make sure you choose a brush that is as clean and soft as possible.
Mop your slate tile floor with a gentle cleanser.
Ideally you should dust mop your slate floor every day and damp mop it once a week.
One of the reasons why many homeowners choose slate floors is because it requires less maintenance and cleaning.
Fine slate stone is found underground and has to be mined.
You can clean slate floors regularly with a dust mop a broom and a damp mop.
Slate is often used in high traffic areas of a household such as a busy kitchen.
Hardwood tiles and laminate floors require more frequent cleaning due to dust and dirt.
Aside from avoiding damage to your landscaping it s actually the ultimate long term strategy because the cost of having to continuously go back and redo work that was done with bleach is much higher than doing it right.
Be careful if you have a slate floor with colored grout as this bleach solution could damage the color of that grout for tougher stains mix together peroxide and baking soda into a bubbly paste.