CARE TIPS

This general information will help you prevent most of the damage that you can cause to your natural stones. The best prevention method is sealing your stone because the sealer closes the pores of natural stones and prevents them from absorbing liquids that cause stains such as oils, wines, tomato paste, mustard, and coffee. Sealing does not protect against liquids with acidic content. Some common acidic liquids are vinegar, soda, citrus, bleach, and most cleaners. Since most natural stones have calcium carbonate in their composition, spilling an acidic liquid causes a chemical reaction to occur where the acid burns the stone. This leaves ring-shaped marks from a circular container or dry drops that destroy the smooth finish of your stone. For this reason, even after sealing your stone, you should avoid spilling liquids with high or low acid content.