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