Tile Care

Q: How do I clean and maintain my natural stone floors, such as slate, granite, marble, limestone, travertine or flagstone?

A. Use exterior and interior mats or rugs in order to reduce the amount of debris and dirt from the floors.

Dust mop or vacuum floors regularly.

Wipe spills immediately. Although sealers are great at resisting spills, they do not prevent etching (from alcohol or citrus) or staining.

Damp mop floors as needed with a pH neutral cleaner and water. We recommend.Revitalizer is a safe and very effective daily cleaner with protector for most natural stone and tile surfaces. Use of Revitalizer on a regular basis can extend the life of your sealer.

We highly recommend professional maintenance of your natural stone flooring. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Q: How do I clean and maintain my porcelain or ceramic tile floors?

A. Use exterior and interior mats or rugs in order to reduce the amount of debris and dirt from the floors. Dust mop or vacuum floors regularly.

Wipe spills immediately. Although sealers are great at resisting spills, they do not prevent etching (from alcohol or citrus) or staining.

Damp mop floors as needed with a pH neutral cleaner and water. We recommend. Revitalizer is a safe and very effective daily cleaner with protector for most natural stone and tile surfaces. Use of Revitalizer on a regular basis can extend the life of your sealer.

We highly recommend professional maintenance of your porcelain or ceramic tile floors. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Q: How do I clean and maintain my natural stone or porcelain surfaces such as countertops, bar tops, vanities and shower and tub surrounds?

A. Surfaces such as marble, limestone, travertine, flagstone, slate, granite and porcelain require special care. Wipe all surfaces with a pH neutral cleaner. We recommend. Revitalizer is a safe and very effective daily cleaner with protector for most natural stone and tile surfaces. Use of Revitalizer on a regular basis can extend the life of your sealer.

Use a squeegee or wipe down showers after each use.

Wipe spills immediately. Although sealers are great at resisting spills, they do not prevent etching (from alcohol or citrus) or staining.

We highly recommend professional maintenance of your natural stone or porcelain surfaces. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Q. Is it true that granite countertops are bacteria resistant?

A. Yes it is A recent study by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management, a St. Paul Minnesota-based organization that develops educational materials and research for the retail food industry proved it. The study measured the bacteria resistance capacity of six common countertop materials. Granite and stainless steel performed significantly better than four other countertop choices. If you are concerned about bacterial contamination of your kitchen countertops, granite is the way to go.

Q. What is Revitalizer?

A . Revitalizer is a daily cleaner that will safely and effectively clean and protect natural stone, masonry, ceramic tile, and porcelain tile. Revitalizer leaves behind a protective seal that helps to resist future staining and extend the life of your sealer. It also contains an antimicrobial product protection, which will resist the growth of mold, mildew, and fungus. This cleaner requires no rinsing and has a fresh scent.