Whether your floors are marble, slate, granite, travertine, or terrazzo, basic daily cleaning is important. Stone floors add beauty and elegance to your home, and the right cleaning and care will keep them looking beautiful for a long time.

 

Step 1: Dust your stone floors regularly, daily if possible. Determine how often you dust based on foot traffic.

 

Step 2: Clean your floors with a damp mop, using stone soap if necessary. You can also just use water. Don't skimp on it.

 

Step 3: Re-polish your stone floors every two or three years, or have a professional do it. Once you realize your stone floors have started to fade, it's time to re-polish.

 

Step 4: If you have a spill, clean it up right away.

 

Step 5: Repair deep scratches in your stone floors, it's best to have a professional do it, and if you find a scratch, treat it right away.

 

 

1. If stone soap isn't available, use a neutral soap instead.

 

2. It is best to use dust mops and wet mops separately and not mix them.

 

3. Prevent sand and dust from entering the stone floor as they will scratch and damage the floor.

 

4. Do not use vinegar, chemical cleaners or wax on the stone floor.

 

5. If the sheen on the stone floor becomes dull, there is only one way to fix it, and that is to re-polish.