Care and Maintenance
The following recommendations should serve as a guideline.
For specific situations or special cases, please contact International Stoneworks, Inc.
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| Honed Limestone | Polished Limestone | Travertine | |
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Black Marble, White Marble, Terrazzo, Honed Limestone, Polished Limestone, and Travertine Floors
- Dust mop daily with an untreated mop
- Damp mop daily with a solution of Lavenet or Lavenet Green Concentrate
- Protect at least once a year with Seal & Go® S or Seal & Go® W, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: this sealer will not alter the natural appearance of the stones
- Seal & Go® S is mostly designed for exterior surfaces
- Seal & Go® W is mostly designed for interior surfaces
- Maintain the polish on the traffic areas with the following:
- Ver Glow # 1 : non-acid honing (sanding) compound to remove the fine scratches and etch (chemical burn) marks
- Ver Glow # 2 (non-acid) or Fivextra ® Plus (mild acid) : 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
| Polished Granite | Green Marble |
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Polished Granite and Green Marble Floors
- Dust mop daily with an untreated mop
- Damp mop daily with a solution of Lavenet or Lavenet Green Concentrate
- Protect at least once a year with Seal & Go® S or Seal & Go® W water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: these sealers will not alter the natural appearance of the stones
- Seal & Go® S is mostly designed for exterior surfaces
- Seal & Go® W is mostly designed for interior surfaces
- Maintain the polish on the traffic areas with the following:
- Green marbles: Emerald Sparkle and Buff & Go® Plus
- Polished granites: Granite Glow® and Buff & Go® Plus
- Should the surfaces need stripping use a solution of Zoom
Polished Granite and Green Marble Bathroom Vanities, Walls, Kitchen Islands, Kitchen Countertops, Tub and Shower 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 or Lavenet Green Concentrate
- Protect at least once a year with Seal & Go® S or Seal & Go® W, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: these sealers will not alter the natural appearance of the stones
- Maintain the shine and protection with a weekly light application of the Stone Essentials™ Countertop Polish (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:
- Etch Removing Kit
- Fivextra ® Cream
- To remove small stains such as grease (butter, oil, etc) or nail polish, use Bellinzoni Mangia Macchia
| Flamed Granite | Slate | Flagstone |
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Flamed Granite, Slate, and Flagstone Floors, Bathroom 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 Lavenet Green Concentrate
- To remove mildew and mold, use the Akemi Algae & Mildew Remover as needed (protect plants and vegetation)
- Protect at least once a year with:
- Seal & Go® W water-based, user friendly, environmentally friendly impregnator sealer. It contains no solvents and is VOC compliant in all 50 states. Seal & Go® W is especially designed for interior stones and grout.
- 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
- Seal & Go Enhancer S, water/stain Color Enhancer penetrating sealer: this sealer will not add shine to the surface but will darken it giving it more color OR
- Seal Out: this is a topical sealer which will give shine to the surface
- Should the surfaces need stripping use a solution of Zoom
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Ceramic, Porcelain, and Quarry Floors, Walls, etc.
- Damp mop or sponge at least once a week with a solution of Lavenet or Lavenet Green Concentrate
- 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 or Seal & Go® W, water/stain repellent penetrating sealer: these sealers 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
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