Natural stone flooring and countertops are stunning, but maintaining their beauty needs some maintenance on your part.
Due to the distinctive characteristics of natural stones, proper cleaning techniques are necessary to maintain these surfaces.
In this article, we have some do’s and don’ts for caring for your natural stone surfaces. And to clarify any misconceptions regarding maintaining natural stone surfaces.
DO’s:
- Clean up spills immediately.
Natural stones have pores in them. As a result, if they are not properly protected, they are susceptible to absorbing liquids. Your floors or counters may become stained if spills are not cleaned up right away.
Make sure that your natural stone surfaces are professionally sealed to increase their protection.
- Use a soft cloth or sponge.
Use a microfibre cloth to prevent scratching. Abrasive materials can cause micro scratches on your natural stones.
- Use floor mats and coasters.
Floor mats can save your floors from unwanted scratches, especially in the winter season. Salt from the snow can scratch your floors.
Also, coasters can protect your natural stones from etching.
- Dust mop floors regularly.
Dust your floor regularly to remove unwanted dirt and grime. These tiny particles are the major cause of scratches on stone floors.
DON’TS:
- Use acidic cleaners.
Do not use regular household cleaners on natural stone. They contain ammonia, citrus ingredients, vinegar, and other highly acidic ingredients that can damage your natural stone. Natural stones require a low-level Ph balance to keep them from damage.
- Place hot pans on natural stone.
The heat can significantly damage your natural stones. Avoid putting hot pans on your natural stones. Use cloth or mitts to protect your natural stones from heat.
- Use tub, tile, or grout cleaners.
Do not use cleaning powders or bathroom or grout cleaners. These have abrasive particles that cause etching and scratching.
- Use vacuum cleaners.
Do not use a vacuum because they can scratch natural stone surfaces easily because of their rubber wheels and plastic attachments.
If you need more information about natural stones, Bizaillion Floors is here to help you – that’s a guarantee to our clients around Texas.
We serve clients from the Greater Houston Area and its neighboring cities, so call us today and get an estimate.