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Important Tips For Maintaining Travertine & Cleaning Stains
About Travertine A type of limestone made by mineral or hot spring deposits. It is used to put: ➢On Floors ➢On Bathroom Walls ➢On Kitchen Back-Splash Areas ➢Around Fireplaces
❖It is important to maintain travertine properly. ❖Liquids and dirt can easily enter the porous stone and cause discoloration. ❖Hard to remove without correct cleaning products and methods.
Tips To Keep Travertine Clean â?–Cleaning Fresh Stains On Travertine If something spills on the travertine, do not wipe the spill in a back-and-forth motion. Use a dry paper towel, a soft sponge or a cloth to gently blot up the spill. Use a natural stone cleaner that is designed for delicate stone. Use gentle brush that is designed for natural stone.
❖Cleaning Old Stains On Travertine ➢Some people may also neglect proper cleaning of the stone for a long time. ➢When travertine is not maintained properly, it is difficult to clean. ➢Travertine may also become etched by abrasive substance. ➢Use a natural stone stain remover first with a stone brush. ➢Clean the floor with a natural stone cleaner.
Tips To Maintaining Travertine ❖For travertine that sees daily contact, monthly or bi-monthly cleaning and sealing is a good idea. ❖Avoid contact with any type of acid. ❖If acid is spilled on the stone, a professional will have to grind it and re-polish it. ❖Only use cleaner that is designed for natural stone to clean it.
❖Avoid cleaning travertine with : ➢Lemon juice, vinegar, ammonia or any storebought chemical. ➢Do not use heat or pressure to clean it.
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