Polishing, Restoration, Sealing & Maintenance

Outdoor areas such as patios and pool decks are also being adorned with natural stone. Natural stone can enhance the beauty of any home, inside and out but it does require tender loving care in order to keep it looking new, and by someone who knows what they’re doing.

Pristine Clean is certified by the I.I.C.R.C. we are the trusted experts in the proper care of natural stone. We have been educated and thoroughly trained on the best ways to restore and maintain these areas of your home and property. We provide natural stone care services depending on the precise needs of each piece or area.

Natural Stone Cleaning Services – Cleaning natural stone floors and surfaces requires knowledge of the exact type of stone or surface that needs cleaning and the particular cleaning product and methods that are appropriate to use. Once finished cleaning the key is to thoroughly rinse every bit of dirt, soap and other cleaners away to avoid a sticky buildup on the surface. If this isn’t done it will only attract more particles and dirt and eventually turn your beautiful shiny surface or floor into something dull and dingy.

Pristine Clean uses a specialized deep cleaning system consisting of a soft rotary brush to avoid scratching your natural stone. This is combined with very low-pressure rinsing process that at the same time vacuums up the rinse water. We use this method on granite, slate, marble, travertine and limestone floors. Very often we’re rinsing away years of grime and soap buildup. Our recommendation is to have all natural stone flooring deep cleaned on a yearly basis. Call us today for a free consultation and quote.

Natural Stone Needs Sealing – The surface of any type of natural stone needs to be properly sealed in order to provide a barrier so that any spills can be cleaned up before the surface is permanently stained. Granite countertops need to be sealed every couple of years at minimum, and possibly more often depending on the quality of the sealing product used. If your countertops haven’t been sealed in the last two years, call Pristine Clean for a consultation.

Routine Stone Maintenance – One should never use a general cleaning product on natural stone or tile. They can dissolve the sealer and then you’re left without a protective layer which just invites stains on the stone and grout. Cleaning products which contain ammonia or bleach, or even vinegar or lemon can eat away the polish and even discolor the stone surface.

The chelating agents contained in many cleaners and are designed to dissolve minerals found in hard water and are dangerous for cleaning stone, which is essentially made up of minerals. These cleaners will work to actually dissolve the stone creating streaks on the surface over a period of time. At Pristine Clean we recommend using a pH-neutral cleaning product that has been specifically formulated for cleaning natural stone.

To avoid scratching floors felt or plastic pads need to be placed under furniture and any items touching the stone. All plants need to be on a protective base. A dust mop should be used on a regular basis so that dirt and other particles do not scratch the surface as some people do not routinely remove their shoes when entering a home. As a preventative measure a good quality door mat should be placed at every entrance.