Cleaning and Maintenance tips for natural stone.

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CLEANING MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR NATURAL STONE
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Introduction
It is a fact that with time even the best of
architectures fall apart and become shady. The
glowing designs and the beautiful external
appearance becomes pale and faded. It is a result
of the adverse climatic conditions and the
continuous exposure of pollution that the
building architecture loses its glow. The
natural stone cravings used on the buildings must
be cleaned regularly to sustain the luminosity of
it. As it is of sparkling nature, the natural
stones are not easy to maintain or clean but with
the knowledge and tips about the same, you can
still have a better stone cleaning done as
compared to the other structural kinds.
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 Stone Cleaning Guideline

• Know Your Stone First

Every natural stone on your house is not of the
same equality or material. They have different
versions and versatilities and so, not all
cleaning methods suit all of them. Thats why,
before proceeding for the cleaning process, you
have to identify the type of stone on your house.
They can be calcareous and siliceous which
further differentiates into limestone, marble,
granite, slate, sandstone, soapstone and other
such formulations. The calcareous stones are
highly reactive to the acidic substances and
therefore such types of cleanser must be avoided
for the same.
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• Choose The Sealants Wisely

When you choose the right kind of sealants, half
the purpose of cleansing is already achieved. The
natural stones often consist of such material
which absorbs the liquids and people do the
mistake of choosing such sealants which are high
in liquids.

• Use Damp Sponges Or Clothes For The Cleaning
  Purpose

Always opt for softer clothing or damp sponges
for cleaning the natural stone surfaces as they
make a suitable cleaning agent by not harming the
surface extremely. You must also use pH-neutral
cleaning agents on the sponges to avoid causing
any harm to the natural stone surface.
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• Dont Use Abrasive Cleaners Or Rough Products For
  The Cleaning Purpose

Never ever use a rough clothing or abrasive
cleaners for cleaning the natural stones as they
may prove very harmful for the stone surface. In
severe cases, they might even rip off the
surfaces and damage the natural stones
unconditionally. Use brushes which have soft
bristles are recommended the best for cleaning
the stone surfaces.

• Regular And Consistent Cleaning Must Be Brought
  Into Effect

Most people generally neglect the idea of
cleaning the natural stones regularly,
irrespective of whether it is placed in the
interiors of their house or exteriors. It is
understandable that taking out time of the busy
schedules every day and cleaning the stones might
not be possible for all but it would be great if
you can hire someone or attend the housemaid for
the work.
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• Use Organic Substance For Stain Cleaning Rather
  Than Opting For Chemical Means

You should use the natural cleansing agents more
often rather than using the chemical or acidic
means for the purpose. As these chemical agents
are more likely to cause harm to the stones,
avoiding them is the best option.

• The stone cleaning London tends to provide
  services to the citizens of the UK for minimal
  costs with better results. You can hire them
  anytime you feel like cleaning your building or
  house of the dirt and stains.

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Other Tips Advice

• WHY YOUR BUILDINGS STONE EXTERIOR NEEDS REGULAR
  CLEANING MAINTENANCE

• HOW TO REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM DIFFERENT SURFACES

• 5 SERVICES TO RESTORE YOUR BUILDINGS GLORY
  INFOGRAPHIC

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