How to Care for a Stone Floor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It is very easy to take proper care of a stone floor. Whether your floor is marble, slate, granite, limestone or terrazzo, following a basic cleaning routine is important. A stone floor adds elegance and beauty to any home, and will continue to do so for many years with the right care.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Dust mop
Wet mop

Step1

Dust mop your stone floor on a regular basis, every day if possible. Some floors may need to be dust mopped more often, depending upon how heavy the traffic is on the floor.

Step2

Wash your stone floor with a wet string mop and a stone soap solution as often as necessary. You can also clean your floors with just water.

Step3

Re-polish your stone floors once every two to three years, or have them re-polished professionally. When you notice the shine on your floor is beginning to fade, you need to re-polish your floors.

Step4

Preserve your stone floors by wiping up any spills immediately.

Step5

Repair any deep scratches in your stone floors, or have them repaired professionally, as soon as you notice them.

Tips & Warnings

If you do not have to a stone soap, use a solution of neutral soap.
It's best to have a separate dust mop and wet mop for your stone floors that are not used in other areas of the house.
The best thing you can do for your stone floors is keep them free of gritty dirt that can scratch and mar them.
Never use vinegar, chemical cleaners, detergents or wax on your stone floors.
If the shine on your stone floor fades, the only way to restore it is to have the stone re-ground.