2523 Fairway Park Drive
Suite 510 ~ Houston, TX 77092
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(713) 956-8291 ~ 1-800-775-TILE
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Care and Maintenance  


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


Polished Granite

Green Marble

Black Marble

White Marble

Honed Limestone

Polished Limestone

Travertine

Terrazzo

FLOORS

  • Dust mop at least once a week with an untreated mop

  • Damp mop at least once a week 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

 

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 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 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, KITCHEN TOPS, TUB SURROUNDS, TABLES, etc.

  • Dust mop at least once a week with an untreated mop

  • Damp mop at least once a week with a solution of LAVENET . For heavy duty cleaning, use a solution of MULTICLEAN

  • 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. http://www.intlstoneworks.com/sealers/bellinzoni_superseal_ce.htm, 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.


Ceramic

Porcelain

Quarry

FLOORS

  • Dust mop at least once a week with an untreated mop

  • Damp mop 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

 

 



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