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Natural Stone
• On textured surfaces, use a broom to loosen any dirt or debris on the surface of the stone.
• Use only Neutral pH (7), no rinse, concentrated stone soaps when cleaning. Use products that explicitly say safe for marble on the label.
• It is common for natural stone to exhibit variations, in color, texture, and finish. These variations are natural and proliferate the stone. Homeowners choose materials based on their personal taste and cost. More consistant materials are typically more expensive.
• Never use vinegar, lemon juice, or bathroom tub and tile cleaners containing acids on marble, limestone, travertine, or onyx surfaces.
• Never use abrasive cleansers such as dry powder cleansers or soft cleansers on natural stone.
• Keep plants elevated off stone surfaces. It is not enough simply to put coasters beneath plants. Many minerals in plant food and potting soil can etch and stain even the most resistant stones.
• Use coasters for your liquid soap dispensers, make-up, perfumes, and colognes. This is the main cause of etching on marble vanities.
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