Cleaning and Maintenance
•Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available from Monticello Gran- ite) or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water.
•Use a clean rag for best results.
•Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks.
•Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on the granite the high acid content may etch the surface.
•Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth.
•Change the rinse water frequently.
•Do not use scouring powders or creams; these products contain abrasives that may scratch the sur- face.
Do's
•Do dust surfaces frequently
•Do clean surfaces with mild detergent or stone soap
•Do thoroughly rinse and dry the surface after washing
•Do blot up spills immediately
Don'ts
•Don't use vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaners containing acids.
•Don't use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub & tile cleaners.
•Don't use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers.
•Don't mix bleach and ammonia; this combination creates a toxic and lethal gas.
Scratches and Chips
Small scratches are visible because they are lighter in color than the surrounding areas. Making them darker will hide them. On dark stones, we have had good success using permanent black magic markers. Do not use them on lighter stones. Apply the marker to the scratch, let it dry, and then rub it off the sur- rounding area.
Both marble and granite may chip when subjected to a sudden impact. If you have a large chip, try to find the loose pieces. They can often be epoxied back into place. The chip can also be filled with colored epoxy to match the surrounding stone. Repairing this kind of damage should be left to other knowledge- able professionals .
Tile
If spillage occurs, then clean up as soon as possible.
Care
•Protect against chipping by using a cutting board.
•Protect against scratches, especially on natural stone tiles.
•Avoid hard blows that can chip the tile.
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