Everything you need to know about maintaining your natural stone
02/07/2020
Natural Stone Surface Maintenance
The natural stone you have in your home, office, or commercial building is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Simple care and maintenance will help preserve your stone’s beauty for generations to come.
Do’s
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Don’ts
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| Protect floor surfaces with non-slip mats or area rugs inside and outside an entrance | Avoid using vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaning products which are acidic on natural stone surfaces |
| Protect counter top surfaces with coasters under all glasses (particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juice) and trivets or placemats for cooking pots or kettle even thought most natural stones are heat resistant | Avoid using vacuum cleaners that are worn. The metal or plastic attachments or the wheels may scratch the stone surface |
| Dust mop interior floors or use soft cloth for other surfaces frequently with mild detergent or stone soap (available at hardware store) and thoroughly rinse and dry the surface with clean water after washing | Avoid using abrasive cleaners |
| Clean up spills immediately with paper towel and clean the area with water or mild detergent. Dry the area thoroughly with soft cloth | Avoid dragging furniture to protect interior flooring |
| To remove soap scum in bathroom or wet areas, use a non-acidic soap scum remover or a solution of ammonia and water (about 1/2 cup ammonia to a gallon of water). Frequent or over-use of an ammonia solution may eventually dull the surface of the stone. | |
| For outdoor pool, patio, or hot tub areas, flush with clear water and use a mild bleach solution to remove algae or moss. |
Restoration and maintenance
Natural stone is an investment when it comes to long-lasting beauty. However, stone surfaces may have etches, stained or can become dull over time. If any occurs on your natural stone products, worry no more as Marmo Design offers a professional stone restoration and maintenance services such as floor repolishing, surface repair or stains removal.
With our service, your natural stone in your home will look shiny and brand new again.
