How to clean and protect natural stone.

Last week we posted, "things to know about Natural Stone" and today, our post is "how to clean and protect Natural Stone".

Wipe up spills immediately and do not use Lemon, Orange cleaning agents, vinegar, bleach, ammonia, or store-bought products that contain acids, alkalis, or other chemicals when cleaning travertine. Use a Dust mop for travertine floors. Cover and Protect-Door mats and carpet runners can be used to help keep foot traffic from bringing in dirt and other elements that can damage the travertine. Prevention is the best remedy when it comes to travertine stone. Stubborn Stains - Create a paste by combining a formulated stone cleaner or acetone with baking powder. Smooth this over the stain and cover with a clear plastic wrap. Let it stand for several days and the poultice will slowly draw the stain out. Remove the poultice with warm water and buff with a cotton cloth. You can do this after you have tried to clean with normal cleaning procedures. Note: There are different ways to treat stains, make sure you are checking with your contractor on different ways to clean specific stains, like Wine, Alcohol, Ink, Wax, Foods, and Pets. This is simply helpful general information and we can not be liable.