Counters: When it comes to Travertine, Marble or Limestone countertops or full slabs of Travertine, Marble or Limestone that have been fabricated for bathrooms, powder rooms , or furniture tables, it is important to properly seal and maintain to keep the beauty of the stone intact. As far as cleaning travertine counter tops it is very easy. Since we are working with a full slab of Travertine, Marble or Limestone with no grout joints, once it is sealed with a proper protector like Travertino and Marmo Impregnator (follow the simple instructions), the cleaning maintenance involved will be easy with Kleen Stone Plus daily cleaner. You can have added protection by using Rock Star which will give it a nice polish and minimize the etching probabilities. Rock Star is a product you will love and is highly recommended with these stones. The biggest concern you have will be to keep acidic liquids from coming in contact with surface of your Travertine, Marble or Limestone counter top. These stones sometimes get small etch marks or dull spots that are caused by typical items one would find in a bathroom: some soaps, cosmetics, shampoos , mouth wash, etc. If any item has a little acidic qualities to them they will leave a whitish looking mark or etch that you will think is a stain. It is not as you have dulled your stone and will need to repolish your stone. We do have an easy to use etch and scratch remover that will help you keep your stone looking great. Please email us at info@ecostonesolution for more information.
TIPS: FLOORS – SHOWERS – COUNTERS
- Dust mop your floors on a daily or at the very least once a week. If your finish becomes dull which detracts from the natural beauty of the stone, you should refinish your floors. If it is heavy traffic areas that mean about every two years
- Put mats at outside & inside of all entrances.
- Only clean your travertine with a Neutral pH Stone Cleaner like Kleen Stone Plus or Kleen Stone. (Do not use vinegar -lemon juice – or other home made concoctions as you may damage your stone this way)
- Clean traffic & heavily used areas on a regular basis according to your usage– IE. Kitchen Floors & Showers
- Use pads on the bottom of furniture to prevent scratching floor.
- Lift furniture when moving to prevent scratching.
- Be careful with all acidic liquids and foods as they will etch your travertine finish.
- Limestone or Travertine counters & furniture – always use coasters or place mats for drinks and food items.
- Squeegee excess water off shower walls and leave shower door open. This will help to prevent mold & mildew.
- Have your floors and showers professionally cleaned and sealed approximately every two years. Make sure your contractor is using the proper responsible chemicals to clean such as Powerful Stone and Tile Cleaner for the heavy duty cleaning and sealed with Travertino and Marmo Impregnator.
- Enjoy your beautiful floors!
