Did you know that most terrazzo restoration companies use highly toxic stripping and cleaning materials such as terrazzo and marble crystallizer”? Products such as this are extremely dangerous to humans and the environment.

Ecolab has issued a Material Safety Data Sheet that describes the hazards of this product. In the report,

Ecolab notes that this product is corrosive to the eyes, corrosive to the skin, and corrosive to the respiratory system.” Ecolab further notes that terrazzo and marble crystallizers is harmful if swallowed” and that it “may cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Chronic low level exposure may result in mottling of teeth, joint stiffness, and weakening of bones”.

As for the environmental hazards, Ecolab notes that the generation of waste should be avoided or minimized whenever possible. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any biproducts should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.”. Ecolab recommends the following precautions when using this product: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. Use chemical splash goggles. Use chemical resistant, impervious gloves. Use synthetic apron. Use a properly fitted, air purifying or air fed respirator”.

Does this product sound like something you want in your home?

At Colonial Floor Care, we do not use any toxic chemicals to beautifully restore your terrazzo floors. Not only are our methods non toxic and environmentally green, but our results are extraordinary.

Call us for an estimate when considering restoring your terrazzo floors. We will help you keep your home and environment safe and green. The results will amaze you.