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Stone Cleaners
Only use cleaners specically designed for cleaning stone. These cleaners contain no acids and are concentrated neutral pH
cleaners that will not affect existing sealers or wax-type coatings. The surface of the stone should be dampened with clear
water. This will keep the cleaning solution on the surface so it can be effective. A solution of the cleaner and water mixed to
manufacturer’s instructions should be applied to the stone surface with a sponge or mop.
On walls, kitchen counters or vanity tops, a spray bottle can be used to apply the cleaning solution. Allow sitting for
manufacturer’s specied amount of time (usually 3 to 5 minutes). Agitate with a sponge, synthetic mop, soft bristle brush or
through the use of a oor scrubbing machine. Mop up dirty solution and buff dry.
Once the stone has been cleaned, you can periodically apply a spray-buff wax-type oor nish to enhance the beauty and
luster of polished stone (including countertops). Apply the nish with a spray applicator and buff immediately with a white nylon
pad. Reapply as often as needed, depending on volume of surface trafc and consistency of routine maintenance program.
This product is not designed to restore the original shine, but is intended to maintain and protect the original shine.
Heavy-Duty Stone Cleaning
When some areas have been neglected, you will need to use a heavy-duty non-hazardous and non-polluting stone cleaner
and degreaser to effectively remove dirt, grease, grime, waxes and oor nishes. An optimal heavy-duty cleaner should
contain low percentages of VOCs. These cleaning products are concentrated and designed to deep clean the stone
without damaging it.
Apply the solution of the cleaner and water mixed to manufacturer’s instructions to the stone surface with a sponge or mop.
Allow setting for the manufacturer’s specied amount of time. Agitate with a sponge, synthetic mop, and soft bristle brush or
through the use of a oor scrubbing machine.
Mop up dirty
solution and buff dry. Be sure to change out the cleaning solution every 100 square feet to avoid reintroducing dirty
water during the cleaning process. Rinse thoroughly with clean water when nished. After cleaning you may apply the spray-buff
wax-type oor nish to enhance the natural shine.
Stain Removal
Stone poultice will remove stains and grout haze from stone. Poultice is a ne, nonacidic, absorptive clay cleaning powder that
removes deep-set oil stains, grease and light cementitious grout haze from polished and unpolished Natural Stone.
CAUTION: Poultice may dull the shine of the polished stone. If this occurs you will need to use a marble polish to restore
the natural shine.
Restoration
If a marble nish has become dull, scratched or etched, you can restore the natural shine through the use of a marble polish.
Some marble polishes are available in kits. The process can be enhanced with the use of oor bufng machines. The process
is generally a re-crystallization process to remove ne scratches and restore the original shine and polish to the stone. This is
not an application of a topical sealer or wax to cover-up damaged or worn surfaces.