Important Tips For Maintaining Travertine & Cleaning Stains

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About TravertineA type of limestone made by mineral or hot spring deposits.

It is used to put:➢On Floors➢On Bathroom Walls➢On Kitchen Back-Splash Areas➢Around Fireplaces

❖It is important to maintain travertine properly.

❖Liquids and dirt can easily enter the porous stone and cause discoloration.

❖Hard to remove without correct cleaning products and methods.

If something spills on the travertine, do not wipe the spill in a back-and-forth motion.

Use a dry paper towel, a soft sponge or a cloth to

gently blot up the spill.

Use a natural stone cleaner that is designed for

delicate stone.

Use gentle brush that is designed for natural stone.

Tips To Keep Travertine Clean

❖Cleaning Fresh Stains On Travertine

➢Some people may also neglect proper cleaning of the stone for a long time.

➢When travertine is not maintained properly, it is difficult to clean.

➢Travertine may also become etched by abrasive substance.

➢Use a natural stone stain remover first with a stone brush.

➢Clean the floor with a natural stone cleaner.

❖Cleaning Old Stains On Travertine

❖For travertine that sees daily contact, monthly or bi-monthly cleaning and sealing is a good idea.

❖Avoid contact with any type of acid.❖If acid is spilled on the stone, a professional will

have to grind it and re-polish it.❖Only use cleaner that is designed for natural stone

to clean it.

Tips To Maintaining Travertine

❖Avoid cleaning travertine with :

➢Lemon juice, vinegar, ammonia or any store-bought chemical.

➢Do not use heat or pressure to clean it.

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