Monday, November 14, 2011

Care and Maintenance of Natural Stone

In order to protect and maintain your stone, many granite fabricators recommend cleaning with water and a mild, PH balanced soap. Dish soap is a perfectly fine cleaner for granite, travertine, and marble.
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In addition, there are several cleaners that are specifically designed for stone. These cleaners can be found in the typical hardware store. They will identify themselves as "granite", "marble", or "travertine" cleaners on the label, and it is important to look for that claim when shopping.

When caring for natural stones such as granite, marble, and travertine, do avoid abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners, and bleach. Abrasive cleaners such as Ajax can scratch the polished surface of your stone. Glass cleaners and bleach will remove your sealer, increasing your risk for stains.

After a penetrating sealer is applied to the stone, it will last anywhere between 1 and 3 years, depending on the type of cleaner you use and how often you clean it.
The re-application of sealer is an easy process. We carry stone sealers for sale at Natural Stone Source, and once the sealer is purchased, re-sealing your stone is a simple matter of spreading the product on, wiping the excess off, and allowing it to dry for up to an hour. 

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