Each style of stone has patterns that require the right care to keep your surfaces lasting for decades. After all, while stone is durable, without the right care, you will have premature replacements in your near future.
At first, caring for your natural stone may seem like a puzzle you can’t work out. Yet, we’re here to say that all it takes is creating some simple habits with the right cleaning approach to protect any type of stone we’ve installed in your home.
Let’s take a look at how to care for different types of stones in the various areas of your home.
Granite and marble are fan favorites for natural stone countertops in a kitchen or bathroom remodel.
However, these rooms see so much use and can easily start to collect grime.
Fortunately, daily cleaning really only needs:
Using a neutral PH stone cleaner removes oil, cosmetics, and daily grime without weakening the protective sealer. Household cleaners typically have acids and bleach that work well on other surfaces, but will dull the finish of your stone over time.
Kitchens may collect grime, but they’re nothing compared to the moisture, soap residue, and cosmetics that continually collect on the surface of your bathroom’s natural stone.
Once again, reach for that neutral stone cleaner to get rid of soap scum and daily buildup. We also recommend using a soft cloth on your surfaces daily after shower use to reduce water spots and residue.
Also, it’s the bathroom! Spills happen, but no matter the mess, you need to wipe it up quickly. Many of your trusted bathroom toiletries contain acidic ingredients that can cause dull spots on your beautiful natural stone.
You don’t want dirt, sand, and dust to collect on your stone floors and create scratches on the surface.
You can’t buff scratches and scuffs out easily. However, a dry dust mop or soft broom makes it easy to prevent this issue and, furthermore, prep your floor for a deeper clean.
After clearing debris, pull out a diluted stone-safe cleaner to damp-mop the floor and keep your surface shining.
If you’re interested in using natural stone for your next remodel, you’ve come to the right experts! We invite you to visit the Jubilee Company showroom in Princeton to explore our stone selections and speak with our team.
If you can’t meet us here, you can also schedule a consultation and have our team visit your home to review the space and discuss design options. When you are ready for your next countertop project, Jubilee Company is here to help bring it to life.
Contact us today!
