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Daily Maintenance
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The three most important tasks that can be done on a daily basis to keep the stone looking new and extend the time before restoration is required are: Dust Mop, Dust Mop and Dust Mop. The most destructive material to stone is sand, dirt and miscellaneous grit. If these substances could be eliminated, then maintenance would be almost non-existent. A stone floor can never be dust mopped too often. Use a clean, non-treated, dry dust mop at least two to three times a day in high traffic areas and less often in low traffic areas. Walk-off mats placed adjacent to entrances will also eliminate a good portion of sand, dirt and grit. It takes approximately seven steps to remove all loose dirt from the bottom of one’s shoes. Keep this in mind when purchasing walk-off mats. Remember if sand, dirt and grit are eliminated, there will be nothing left behind to scratch and dull the stone.
Cleaning
All natural stone, both polished and unpolished, should be cleaned daily in high traffic areas and less often in lower traffic areas. A clean rayon or cotton string mop should be used with cold to warm water with the addition of a quality neutral cleaner or stone soap. Neutral cleaners are defined as surfactant type detergents that have a pH of 7. Acidic and alkaline cleaners should not be used on a regular basis. Be sure to follow directions carefully. Too much cleaner may leave a film and cause streaking.
Polishing
In order to maintain the highly polished surface of most stone, waxes, acrylics, or other sacrificial coatings are not recommended as they increase required maintenance. However, in certain situations a coating may be necessary. Contact a reputable stone professional for advise.
How do we maintain the highly polished surface if we are not using coatings? The answer is quite simple and surprisingly inexpensive. We turn back the hands of time, add modern technology, and we have what is known as the Natural Polishing Process.
This process has been used for centuries to obtain highly polished stones. All quarries and fabrication facilities use it without exception.
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