Caring for Your Stone

In order to protect your investment, please follow these recommendations for the care and maintenance of you natural stone:

DOs
• Do clean all surfaces with warm water and mild detergent or stone soap (available at StoneCutters).
• Do rinse and dry surfaces after cleaning.
• Do blot up spills immediately.
• Do reapply stone sealer (available at StoneCutters) to surface as soon as you notice water no longer stands on the surface.
• Do use antibacterial cleaners in food preparation areas.

DON’Ts
• Don’t use abrasive cleaners like Comet, Ajax, or Soft Scrub.
• Don’t use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, or tub & tile cleaners.
• Don’t use cleaners that contain vinegar or lemon juice.
• Don’t sit or stand on stone countertops.
• Don’t cut directly on stone countertops; always use a cutting board.
• Don’t put hot pots and pans directly on stone countertops; always use a hot pad or trivet.


Stone Care Products

You have made a wise choice and Nature has povided you with a wonderful stone surface, formed by nature, that will give you lasting, easy to maintain beauty.

This VIDEO provides you with visual directions in simple steps for maintenance and stain removal, should it become necessary.

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Visit www.stonetoolsupply.com for a full line of sealers and cleaners for your countertops. You may order any of their products online or over the phone and they will ship right to your home.
A few products we recommend to our clients are below:

STS Stone Sealer/Impregnator: Most important product for keeping your stone sealed and safe from moisture that can seep into the pours. It is very easy to seal countertops, just wipe on the product, allow 15-20 minutes to seep into the stone, and wipe off any excess. Directions are on the bottle.

Stone Cleaner: Also important to your stone is a good stone cleaner. This product can be used daily and also has a little bit of sealer in the solution.

Stone Care Kit: A great value, this includes a cleaner and revitalizer for your stone in one kit.

Note: always follow all directions on the bottle for proper use of these products.


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