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Tips For Cleaning A Natural Stone Shower
About Natural Stone â?– Marble, granite, slate, travertine, limestone and onyx are natural stones. â?– They deliver character and beauty that looks fantastic ,especially in showers. â?– Their beauty cannot be matched by man-made materials.
Tips To Keep Natural Stone Clean and Fresh ❖ Get in the Habit of Drying Off
❖ Select the Proper Cleaning Tools ❖ Clean With Care ❖ Ensure the Stone is Properly Sealed
Get in the Habit of Drying Off ➢ After showering, simply wipe away any extra moisture to the stone surfaces with a squeegee or clean towel. ➢ To speed up the drying process run the ventilation fan. ➢ It will take few minutes but it will pay off substantially and make the cleaning much easier.
Select the Proper Cleaning Tools ➢ Selecting the appropriate cleaning products is vital. ➢ Do not use acidic products. They will harm the stone causing pitting, streaking, hazing, and etching. ➢ Scrubbing tools that are too abrasive can also cause damage.
➢ Choose a product that is safe for cleaning the natural stone without harming it. ➢ Use a gentle nylon brush or soft scrubbing sponge on hand for any necessary scrubbing.
Clean With Care ➢ For cleaning assemble the necessary tools, proceed with caution, and identify problem areas ➢ If mold or mildew is present spray it with a diluted bleach solution and let it sit for 15 minutes. ➢ If soap scum stains or hard-water are present spray them with a cleanser that is safe for stone and let it sit for 5 minutes.
➢ Scrub the spots with a nylon brush or scrubbing sponge and rinse with water. ➢ Spray all shower surfaces with the cleaner that is safe for natural stone. ➢ Finally, rinse the surfaces and clean with squeegee or towel.
Seal Out Trouble with Regular Maintenance ➢ Maintaining a natural stones seal makes cleaning easy and extends its lifetime. ➢ Vigilance is the primary requirement for regular maintenance. ➢ If the water begins to seep into the stone then it is time to reseal the stone. ➢ Regularly check the grout or caulking around the walls and floor of the shower.
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