- Block up spills immediately
- Dust mop floors, by using a untreated dust mop.
- Use door mats and walk-off mats whenever possible. This will help keep dirtand grit off the floor. Damp mop floors regularly, using a neutral cleaner formulated to clean stone.
- Replace metal or plastic furniture glides with nylon glides.
- Remove felt from bottom of nick/knacks. The dye in the felt may eventually causestaining. This can be replaced with clear plastic self-adhesive tabs to protect from scratching.
- Keep planter containers up off the surface of the stone. This can be achievedby using container stands that allow air circulation under the containers.
- Showers - Use a shower squeegee after use. Treat the shower with a water & oil repellent and use a stone polish; this will increase the sheeting action (water run off).This will greatly minimize hard-water deposits from occurring. Do this quarterly or more often as need.
- Shower glass doors - Treat using a glass sealant; these will also protect the glass from hard-water deposits.
- Don't use vinegar or cleaners that contain acids such as tile, tub, toilet and grout cleaners.
- Don't use powder cleansers, soft cream cleansers, mildew/mold removers, disinfectants and abrasive nylon scrub pads.
- There is now available safe disinfectants that have been formulated that can be used around and on stone surfaces.
- Don't use furniture polish on stone surfaces.
- Use a stone polish; this will help minimize staining and etching on furniture, counters and vanities.
- Don't use the cork and wood container protectors. These can cause severe damages on stone.
