Just like ceramic tile, natural stone is one of the most abused and overlooked floor and wall surfaces in the home simply because of the care involved in cleaning it. An etch mark in a polished marble or travertine floor can be a constant reminder that grandmother wasn't always right about the merits of cleaning with a solution of vinegar and water.

The good news is State of the Art Cleaning Services can make short work of this task. Whether you have natural stone in your kitchen, bathroom, or some other area of your home, those stubborn stains and etch marks don’t stand a chance against State of the Art Cleaning Services. Your natural stone will look very much as it did the day it was installed.

At State of the Art Cleaning Services we’re dedicated to helping you keep your home healthy, clean, and always looking its best. The solution to difficult natural stone cleaning & sealing is just a phone call away.

Trust State of the Art Cleaning Services for all those difficult and unpopular projects. You really will be glad you did.

Maintenance

General cleaners not specifically formulated for natural stone or tile are never recommended. These can breakdown the sealer, thereby removing its protective properties and making the stone and tile grout susceptible to stains. Worse yet, many cleaning products, including those that contain lemon, vinegar, bleach or ammonia can etch away the polish, discolor the surface, or even scratch your stone.

Many cleaners have what is called a chelating agent in them. This agent breaks down and dissolves minerals in hard water. Since all stone is made up of minerals, these types of cleaners will dissolve and cause streaks over prolonged use. State of the Art Cleaning Services uses
professional grade products that are safe for your stone and home.

Limestone

Limestone is similar to marble in that it is sensitive to acids and household cleaners containing chelating agents. It varies in hardness and sometimes will have fossil imprints.

Marble

Marble is softer and more porous than most stone - it not only scratches easily, but also etches easily.  Marble is sensitive to acids in many different food items (including citrus products, sodas, etc.) and the chelating agents in household cleaners. State of the Art Cleaning Services offers rust and stain removal as well as cleaning and sealing of marble floors and countertops. 

Travertine

Travertine is limestone that has been formed by hot springs. Water movement caused erosion of the stone creating numerous holes of varying sizes. Travertine is similar to marble in that it can be polished, and is sensitive to acids and household cleaners with chelating agents State of the Art Cleaning Services offers cleaning, sealing and enhancement sealers for Travertine.

Slate

Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic stone usually black, gray or green. Slate is not acid sensitive but prolonged use of household cleaners with chelating agents can cause streaking and dullness. State of the Art Cleaning Services offers slate cleaning, sealing or enhancers that bring out the deep rich natural color of slate.

Granite

Granite is an extremely hard natural stone and is not as porous as other natural stones. Though not acid sensitive, prolonged use of household cleaners with chelating agents will cause streaking and can be a homeowner’s nightmare. State of the Art Cleaning Services provides cleaning and sealing of granite countertops and floors.

Terrazzo

Terrazzo appears more uniform than most natural stones and is available in tile form or by a pouring application on the slab.  Terrazzo is a mixture of Portland cement and marble chips; these chips can range in size from a fraction of an inch to as large as several inches.  State of the Art Cleaning Services offers Terrazzo cleaning and sealing.