Its a Irreversible process , if its visible cover it with A rug .

Flooring materials can be different and you cannot use the same cleaning material for all,and of course, it always depends on the use of them.Although,you can clean the tile,marble or any surfaces by yourself but its recommended to consult the expertise of floor cleaning service provider because they are professional in that services.Along with the regular swabbing and sweeping,one also undertakes additional functions to ensure optimal cleaning.This includes waxing, burnishing,stripping,buffing,and scrubbing.Our friendly staffs provide High-speed polishing that will give your floors a professional shine.

are their cheap yet attractive substitutes for tiles?

​Shivam, personal fit would depend on the usage/purpose of the tile in the project. Essentially the differences are very subtle and all options have a distinct USP advantage over others. From your other posts on tiles we can suggest you to use double charged vitrified tiles for your flooring  and porcelain tiles in wet area floors. Kajaria, RAK, AGL, Somany are some good brands . Thanks, Cornerstone Designs Bangalore