Care & Maintenance - Independent Marble & Granite

Independent Marble & Granite, LLC.

83 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack NH 03054

Phone (603) 521-7588 * Fax (603) 943-5128

phil@independentgranite.com

Stone Care & Maintenance

The natural stone your have purchased for your home or office is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Stone is a natural product and simple care and maintenance will keep it looking beautiful. With the proper care and maintenance, your stone will outlast your home. Here are some recommendations for routine care and cleaning:

·	Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone cleaner, or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. (Independent Marble & Granite provides a spray cleaner at our installations)
·	Use a clean rag for best results.
·	Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks.
·	Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on the granite the high acid content may etch the surface.
·	Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth.
·	Change the rinse water frequently.
·	Do not use scouring powders or creams; these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface.

**Independent Marble & Granite does not recommend the use of any cleaning product that contains ammonia since its use may eventually dull the surface of the stone.

Bath and Other Wet Areas

In the bath or other wet areas, soap scum can be minimized by using a squeegee after each use. To remove soap scum, use a non-acidic soap scum remover.

Do's	Don'ts
Do dust surfaces frequently	Don't use vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaners containing acids
Do clean surfaces with mild detergent or stone cleaner	Don't use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub & tile cleaners
Do thoroughly rinse & dry the surface after washing	Don't use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers
Do blot up spills immediately	Don't mix bleach and ammonia; this combination creates a toxic & lethal gas

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**Independent Marble & Granite does not recommend the use of any cleaning product that contains ammonia since its use may eventually dull the surface of the stone.

Bath and Other Wet Areas

Send mail to lynn@independentmag.com with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: 01/19/11

Send mail to lynn@independentmag.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 01/19/11