2523 Fairway Park Drive
Suite 510 ~ Houston, TX 77092
sales@intlstoneworks.com
(713) 956-8291 ~ 1-800-775-TILE
Fax (713) 956-8293

The following recommendations should serve as a guideline.
For specific situations or special cases, please contact International Stoneworks, Inc.

FLOORS

• Dust mop daily with an untreated mop

• Damp mop daily with a solution of LAVENET. For heavy duty cleaning, use a solution of MULTICLEAN

• Protect at least once a year with SEAL & GO® S, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: this sealer will not alter the natural appearance of the stones

• Maintain the polish on the traffic areas with the following:
  1. VER GLOW # 1 : honing (sanding) compound to remove the fine scratches and etch (chemical burn) marks

  2. VER GLOW # 2 or FIVEXTRA ® PLUS : polishing compounds

• For a quick touch up polish of all marble floors use FIVEXTRA ® CREAM

• Should the surfaces need stripping use a solution of ZOOM

FLOORS

• Dust mop daily with an untreated mop

• Damp mop daily with a solution of LAVENET . For heavy duty cleaning, use a solution of MULTICLEAN

• Protect at least once a year with SEAL & GO® S, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: this sealer will not alter the natural appearance of the stones

• Maintain the polish on the traffic areas with the following:
  1. Green marbles: EMERALD SPARKLE and BUFF & GO® PLUS

  2. Polished granites: GRANITE GLOW ® and BUFF & GO® PLUS

• Should the surfaces need stripping use a solution of ZOOM

VANITIES, WALLS, KITCHEN TOPS, TUB SURROUNDS, TABLES, etc.

• Dust at least once a week with an untreated cloth

• Sponge mop at least once a week with a solution of CRYSTAL CLEAN . For heavy duty cleaning, use a solution of MULTICLEAN

• Protect at least once a year with SEAL & GO® S, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: this sealer will not alter the natural appearance of the stones

• Maintain the shine and protection with a weekly light application of the STONE POLISH foam spray (DO NOT USE ON FLOORS)

• To remove small etch marks such as glass rings, acidic spots from lemon, vinegar, etc. use the following specialized products:
  1. Etch Removing Kit

  2. FIVEXTRA ® CREAM

• To remove small stains such as grease (butter, oil, etc) or nail polish, use the following specialized products:
  1. Akemi Oil & Grease Remover

  2. Stain Removing Kit

Flamed Granite	Slate	Flagstone

FLOORS, VANITIES, WALLS, TABLES, etc.

• Dust mop or dust at least once a week with an untreated mop or cloth

• Damp mop or sponge at least once a week with a solution of CRYSTAL CLEAN . For heavy duty cleaning, use a solution of MULTICLEAN

• To remove mildew and mold, use the Akemi Algae & Mildew Remover as needed   (protect plants and vegetations)

• Protect at least once a year with:
  1. SEAL & GO® S, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: this sealer will not alter the natural appearance of the stones: it will not add shine or color to the stones  OR

  2. SUPER SEAL CE, water/stain Color Enhancer penetrating sealer: this sealer will not add shine to the surface but will darken it giving it more color  OR

  3. SEAL OUT: this is a topical sealer which will give shine to the surface.

• Should the surfaces need stripping use a solution of ZOOM

Ceramic	Porcelain	Quarry

FLOORS, WALLS, etc

• Damp mop or sponge at least once a week with a solution of LAVENET .

• For extra heavy duty cleaning of the tile and grout use a solution of MDR (MINERAL DEPOSIT REMOVER)

• Protect the grout at least once a year with SEAL & GO® S, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: this sealer will not alter the natural appearance of the tile or grout

• To remove mildew and mold, use the Akemi Algae & Mildew Remover as needed   (protect plants and vegetations)

• To polish ceramic and porcelain tiles WITHOUT WAX use the TILE GLOW ® system (Tile Glow # 1 and Tile Glow # 2)

• Should the surfaces need stripping use a solution of ZOOM