Natural Stone Owner’s Manual
Sunday, October 18th, 2009You’ve designed the perfect natural stone look for your home and now that it’s installed, how do keep natural stone looking good for a long time?
The Cleaning Superhero will begin a series of blogs to help you with natural stone care tips.
Today, here is what to do and what not to do when maintaining natural stone.
DO use coasters under glasses, especially if they contain alcohol or citric juices and use trivets or mats under hot dishes and cookware.
DO dust mop floors frequently preferably with a microfiber dust mop.
DO clean surfaces with cleaners designated safe for natural stone.
DO thoroughly rinse and dry the surface after washing.
DO blot up spills immediately to minimize potential permanent damage.
DO protect floor surfaces with non-slip mats or area rugs.
DON’T use vinegar, lemon juice or any cleaners containing acids on marble, limestone, travertine or onyx surfaces.
DON’T use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub & tile cleaners.
DON’T use abrasive cleaners such as dry or soft cleansers.
DON’T mix bleach and ammonia; this combination creates a toxic and lethal gas.
DON’T use a standard floor wax on your natural stone. It will only take away from the natural beauty of
the stone and could lead to more costly and constant maintenance. If you want a shine to your stone, have your stone professionally polished.
DO call us for any questions or problems that appear too difficult to treat
Can’t wait for the remainder of the 2 page guide? Simply go to the Cleaning Superhero’s “request an estimate” webpage, fill out the contact information with a valid email address and enter FREE Stone Care Guide in the “Description of Project” area. The complete guide will be sent to your inbox.
