Stone Care at Home
Do’s:
DO clean surfaces with the appropriate products, such as Granite Gold.
DO blot up spills immediately.
DO squeegee shower walls after each use.
DO prevent puddling or standing water. IE; Shower seats and shelves, and around faucets.
DO use a stone polish, like Granite Gold, to help prevent hard water deposits in showers and around sinks.
DO protect your counter tops with place mats, trivets, and coasters. Decorative glass place mats are perfect for acid sensitive stones in bathrooms.
DO use felt pads, rather than metal or plastic sliders, under chairs, stools, and other furniture which needs to slide often to prevent scratches
DO sweep, dust mop, and mop stone regularly.
DO keep welcome mats clean to prevent tracking sand onto your floors and creating traffic wear patterns.
DO use protective barriers under all planters.
DO professionally maintain and seal your stone annually.
Don’ts:
DO NOT use any citrus scented products on your stone.
DO NOT use vinegar, tile and grout cleaners, or glass cleaners. These all have a PH which will react poorly with your stone.
DO NOT use calcium and lime removers, as these are common elements in most stone.
DO NOT use powder or soft scrub cleaners which will scratch or etch your stone.
DO NOT use common disinfectants.
DO NOT use furniture polish.
DO NOT be mislead into believing your grout or natural stone need not be sealed.
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