Neutral pH Cleaners Safe for Natural Stone
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House cleaning pros explain the best way to clean natural stone flooring and countertops.
House cleaners across the country agree — when it comes to cleaning natural stone flooring or countertops, opt for a neutral pH cleaning agent.
“Something neutral will not damage the floor,” Rick Sicro, of Holly Maids in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, says, explaining an acidic solution may cause irreversible damage to natural stone.
If looking at a home improvement store, Sicro says look for a pH neutral cleaning solution or something specifically designed for stone.
When in doubt, call the pros
The house cleaner warns if you’re not sure what material is on your floor or other household surface, call a professional house cleaning company to help. Putting the wrong cleaner on the wrong floor might erase the stone’s natural shine and luster.
“You need to be very cautious in what you do,” Sicro says.
Editor's note: This is an updated version of an article that was originally posted on Dec. 20, 2011.
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