Aftercare advice
How look after your stone tiles and flooring
Aftercare advice on cleaning natural stone tiles and flooring
Stone and hard flooring and tiles should be cleaned regularly to avoid dust and dirt build-up. Sweep on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt.
If the stone floor surface has become soiled, clean the surface using warm water and a clean towel. You may need to use a solution of 1 part mild detergent (ie, dishwashing liquid), with 3 parts warm water. Thoroughly rinse the entire area with clean warm water afterwards to remove detergent residue.
If you require a stronger neutral cleanser, DIY stores, supermarkets or specialist stone and tile shops would sell a general purpose stone cleaner. Do not use any products containing acids or alkaline as they may damage the natural stone surface by causing etching marks. With cold water they can then be used to clean the floor surface.
Any persistent staining may require professional help to remove.
Prevention is better than cure
Although stone can seem to be impervious to damage, it actually has a porous surface that can be weakened if the wrong cleaning products are used.
The right cleaners for any hard stone floor or surface do not use any acidic or alkaline based products. As when cleaning with products like this may etch the surface, damage or strip the protective glaze or seal.
It is best to use a simple solution of warm water and mild detergent (i.e. dishwashing liquid) and a clean cloth.
Food Stains
Food containing oils can stain your stone floor, so it is best to avoid spills as much as possible. If one occurs use the stain removal process described above.
Candle Wax
It is very difficult to remove wax from the surface of stone. Never place a candle directly on any stone floor or stone surface. It’s always best to have a plate or other container under a candle to catch any dripping wax.
Smoke Staining
Over time, any kind of smoke can stain and cause discolouration of any stone surface.
Watering house plants
Even a sealed stone surface can get water damaged so it’s best not to place plants directly onto the stone.
Sparks from wood burning fires
You should exercise caution when pushing burning logs around in any wood burning fireplace. Sparks spat from a fire can travel a surprising distance causing etching damage to the surface of stone when they land.
Paint spills, drips and splatters
Always cover the stone surface to avoid paint splatter or spills. Especially as some drops of paint can be easily missed if very small – especially if landing in the grouted join.
Our promise to our customers across Plymouth & the Ivybridge area
Great communication, and great service go hand in hand, which is why every clean we provide is backed by our Badgers satisfaction guarantee.
So we will come back to you if you are not completely happy with the cleaning standard your property has received.