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How to Clean Your Limestone

Keeping Your Limestone Clean Is Important

One of the most important ways that you can make a limestone piece stand out is by making sure that it remains clean for its entire life. Limestone is a precious, delicate stone that needs to be taken care of in order to remain as pristine as possible. Do you want to know how to clean your limestone so it ends up looking great? Here are four ways to clean your limestone effectively to give you the sleek look that you want.

1. Start With the Vacuum

If you have limestone flooring, you should start by vacuuming it. Make sure you get rid of the brush on the front of the vacuum before you start, as it can cause substantial damage. You want as little contact with the actual limestone itself as possible, while still getting rid of any loose dirt, dust, or mold. If you are worried about a vacuum damaging the limestone, sweep instead, it’s about as effective and much less dangerous for your floor as long as you’re gentle. The only issue with sweeping is that you’re not going to get into all of the cracks and crevices that you can with a vacuum, where harmful dirt and mold tends to hang out.

2. Use Warm Water

When you have smooth limestone, the main thing that you need is a bucket of warm water with a few tablespoons of soap mixed in. You mop the floors, paying close attention to how the stone is reacting to the water, and taking your time to make sure it gets completely cleaned. The filth on limestone needs to be broken down over time, so by really taking your time and letting the soap soak in, you’re cleaning your limestone in the most effective way possible. It may take a while for the limestone to respond, but once it does the dirt will seem to break down almost all at once.

3. Poultice Removes Stains

If you need something that’s tougher than warm soap and water to get your stains out, you should go with poultice. You can make some by yourself by adding flour to small amounts of hydrogen peroxide until it turns into a paste. You simply apply the poultice and then allow for it to dry, carefully removing the paste afterwards. Then the stain should be gone!

4. Use Limestone Sealant

When you get your limestone for the first time, it already has sealant on it to prevent stains. Regular reapplications is one of the best ways to prevent stains in the first place. If you want to make sure you’re applying it correctly, check your specific limestone sealant, as the directions and frequency of use can vary from sealant to sealant.

Protect Your Limestone

Follow these steps to make sure that your limestone stays as clean as possible. By using poultice on stains, vacuuming, using warm water and soap for minor stains, and regularly applying limestone sealant to prevent future stains, you’re giving your limestone a royal treatment that will keep it looking great for years to come.

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