The Importance of Regular Stone Floor Maintenance: Tips and Tricks

Stone floors are a popular choice for many businesses, but they require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best. Whether you have marble, granite, limestone, or another type of natural stone, it’s important to take proper care of your floors to prevent damage and maintain their natural beauty.
Regular stone floor maintenance includes cleaning and polishing, but with the right program, sealing isn’t necessary. Sanitis offers stone-specific solutions to help keep your floors in top condition. Below are some useful tips and tricks for maintaining your stone floors:

• Clean spills immediately: Natural stone is porous and can stain easily. Clean up spills immediately to prevent permanent staining.(Solutions from Sanitis can remove even “permanent” stains with the right approach and minimal effort.)
• Sweep and vacuum regularly: Dirt and debris can scratch and damage stone floors over time. Regular sweeping and vacuuming can help prevent this.
• Use a pH-neutral cleaner: Harsh chemicals can damage natural stone. Use a pH-neutral cleaner like Super Shield to avoid damage. (Note: so-called “neutral cleaners” often leave an unwanted haze on floors.)
• Polish your floors: Polishing can help restore shine and remove scratches. Sanitis offers professional cleaning and polishing products to help keep your floors looking their best.In most cases, you can clean and polish your floors in one step with our cleaner and multi-purpose diamond pads.
• Avoid using acidic cleaners: Acidic cleaners can etch the surface of natural stone, causing permanent damage. Avoid using vinegar, lemon juice, or other acidic cleaners on your stone floors.
• Address scratches and chips promptly: Scratches and chips in stone floors can accumulate dirt and grime, making it harder to clean and potentially causing further damage. Address these issues promptly with professional restoration products from Sanitis. Our Pro Diamond kit for stone and terrazzo floors is ideal for restoring and polishing floors to let the natural beauty shine through and eliminate the need for sealers that need to be reapplied from time to time.
• Consider using mats and rugs: Mats and rugs can help protect your stone floors from scratches and damage caused by foot traffic, furniture, and other objects. Place them strategically in high-traffic areas or under heavy furniture.
• Schedule regular maintenance: To ensure that your stone floors remain in top condition, let Sanitis help you to develop a maintenance schedule and protocols that meet your needs. Our experts can assess the condition of your floors and recommend the best course of action to keep them looking their best.

Final Thoughts 
Regular stone floor maintenance is essential to keep your floors looking their best. Sanitis offers a range of products to help restore and maintain the natural beauty of your stone floors. This way, you can help prevent damage and keep your floors at your business looking their best for years to come.