Use and Care Manual
Stonemark
®
GRANITE / NATURAL STONE
CARE & USE
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CLEANERS TO STAY AWAY FROM
* Stone is a chemical in a solid form. When improper chemicals are used, it reacts.*
pH Scale
1 7 14
Acid
Neutral
Alkali
pH is a measure to determine the alkalinity and acidity of a solution.
Type Products not to use on Stone Effect on Stone
Acids
•
Drano, CLR, Vinegar, Alcoholic
beverages
•
Lime Away, Kaboom, Zep - will eat
marble and take shine away
immediately
•
Most household/bathroom cleaners
•
Chemicals will burn and dull
stone
Alkalis
•
Windex, 409, Fantastic, Strippers,
Degreasers, Ammonia
•
Most household cleaning products
•
Attacks color minerals of stone
•
Black stones will turn gray
over time
Soap & Water
•
Soap leaves a film
•
Water leaves mineral deposits
•
Both cause dulling
Bleach & Water
•
Removes color from stone
which can never be
recreated
Oil-Based
•
Murphy's Oil Soap
•
Pine Sol
•
Stains and darkens stone over
time
•
Creates slippery surface
•
Leaves a filmy haze on stone