Stone Care: How to Take Care of Your Natural Stone Products

Marbles, Granites, Travertines, and Limestones etc are all natural stones. Despite the fact that these stones are durable, they still require some care, and attention to protect them from staining, scratching, etching, and chipping.

Maintaining your natural stone is not a difficult task. It’s a simple and easy. Just keep your stone clean and free from dirt, grit, and any spills, which if not wiped clean immediately will leave stains. Another important point to remember is that if necessary, you must repair or replace any damaged stone.

Natural Stone Maintenance & Care

One of the prime things to consider when choosing a stone is the purpose of use and the finish required. If you get this right it would mean that you are able to minimize and simplify your efforts to maintain the look and life of the natural stone product. However, if you choose the wrong stone for the wrong purpose then you may be unhappy in future and be required to spend more time and effort on caring, repairing and maintaining the natural stone.

If you decide to use Onyx for your kitchen countertop then you will have to spend lot of time in care and repair. Onyx is a soft and delicate stone vulnerable to etching and scratches. Since kitchen countertops are heavy duty areas, you countertop will lose its sheen very soon. Choose judiciously.

After having selected the stone and having it installed, you need to begin caring for it. One of the ways to counter the vulnerability of the stone from staining is to seal it. This also helps with every day cleaning. There are two types of sealer available – penetrating and topical. While penetrating sealers penetrate the stone’s surface, topical sealers sit on top of it.

Remember, if you don’t really have to seal your natural stone, don’t!