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HOW TO SAFELY CARE FOR YOUR STONE COUNTERTOP Are you safely cleaning your stone surfaces? Did you know that natural stone is a chemical in a solid form that is millions of years old? Did you know that the beautiful colors of your stone could fade if you use an improper cleaning product? These colors in your stone are minerals, which can be very sensitive to cleaning products not intended for their use. Darker colored stones often show discoloring first due to the rich look that they provide. Depending on the stone and the cleaning product you use, discoloration may not be instant; however, the color minerals may fade as the stone ages in your home or building. Stone countertops need to be cleaned, sealed and polished. It is recommended to seal the stone surfaces about once a year. Always avoid any acids, harsh cleaners, oils and standing water. By doing this, you will be able to enjoy using any stone product on your countertop. You have invested lots of money in your stone surface, so why take the chance on generic products such as window cleaners, dishwashing soaps, and neutral detergents? To prevent this from happening, Stone Care International, Inc., (SCI), the acknowledged leader in the natural stone industry, highly recommends cleaning your stone surfaces with products strictly developed for natural stone surfaces. Our complete line of STONE CLEANING PRODUCTS are specially formulated to safely clean and condition your stone surfaces. They are perfect for daily use or just weekly cleanings. To test if your countertop surface needs to be re-sealed, put a drop of water on the surface and leave it there for fifteen minutes. If the water is absorbed into the surface, it might need another application, or it's time to re-seal. If it stays on the surface, then the seal is OK! Either way, wipe off the water as you never want standing water to lay on the surface of stone. How to take care for your stone countertop:
All of SCI products can be purchased online at www.stonecare.com, or you can call toll free at 1-800-839-1654 and ask for Sue or Michelle. SCI has over 3,000 dealers nationwide. - - - For other tips of the months, click on the titles below: STONE AND CERAMIC CARE PRODUCTS |
