One of the things that homeowners sometimes forget is that sealing natural stone does not eliminate you having to clean the stone. You can purchase a stone soap or you can use a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water that will also do the trick. A good stone surface cleaner is one that is a neutral based cleanser such as Mira Clean #1, this is a commercial cleanser that can be used on marble, ceramic tile and other polished stone surfaces and it is gentle enough so it can be used daily to keep your surfaces sparkling. As a special note, it is very important that you do not use products that contain citric lemon, vinegar or other acids, especially on marble or limestone stone surfaces.

It is also recommend that you actually get to know your stone. Natural stone can be classified into two general categories based upon what it is made of. There are two types of stone: siliceous stone and calcareous stone, it is very important that you know the difference because this will become critical when selecting cleaning products. Siliceous stone such as slate, quartz, granite and sandstone is very durable can be easily cleaned with very mild acidic cleaning solutions. Whereas Calcareous stone such as limestone, marble and travertine is very sensitive to acidic cleansers, so find out for sure which type of stone you have so you can get keep your natural stone surfaces in your bathroom looking bright and lustre for a very long time. Here is a little tip: in the shower or other wet areas of your bathroom, soap scum can be minimized by using a squeegee after each shower.

Most stones are naturally porous so in a moisture ridden environment such as your bathroom, you will need a sealer that is stain and water resistant and once applied to the surface of your stone, will not affect the underlying colour of the natural stone. With stone surfaces that are colourful such as marble, it’s best to polish them frequently so that you can see the character of the stone and bring out the natural beauty of the stone. Also, we should not have to remind you not to place hot items such as curling irons directly on your stone surfaces, remember to use the stand that usually comes with the unit.