How To Clean A Stone Shower
Kitchen Design, Bath
My top tips on How to Clean a Stone Shower
Why use natural stone in showers?
When creating a durable yet beautiful shower, you cannot go wrong with natural stone! Here are the benefits of natural stone showers!
Natural stone is a great way to enhance the aesthetics of your shower and create the bathroom design of your dreams!
“In wildness is the preservation of the world”
Increases your home’s value with natural stone
Another reason why many homeowners are installing natural stone showers in their homes is because it increases their home’s value! Your home value will more than likely increase when you implement natural stone in any part of your home, including your shower!
On top of home value, natural stone is also a sustainable, long-term investment. Although the initial investment cost can be higher than other materials, when properly maintained, there is not a better return on investment than natural stone!
Easy to maintain
Lastly, natural stone is very easy to maintain, especially in your shower! As long as you establish a regular cleaning and maintenance routine, your natural stone shower will look great for years! Below are some tips on how to properly maintain your natural stone shower!
Take care of the grout - grout is a porous material that, if not properly sealed, can become damaged by water
Use stone-specific cleaning products - using cleaning products that are recommended for stone rather than common household cleaners will help protect your stone from potential damages
Installing a natural stone shower in your home is one of the best ways to create a beautiful bathroom design and increase the value of your home.
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5 Simple tips for cleaning your stone shower
1. Clean stone weekly.
Cleaning your stone shower once a week can help reduce grime, water deposits, and mildew build-up. Use stone-safe products, rather than vinegar or ammonia. Such products are too harsh on stone; their acids break down sealants and discolor surfaces.
“If you can do a high-end bathroom, then real stone is the go-to for materials. Often I am asked “Is this stone tile easy to clean? “ Cleaning stone isn’t difficult, but it does require a bit of time. Once each week, use a gentle cleaner to scrub your shower and rid the space of shampoo, oil, residue, and dirt”
2. Only treat mildew and mold with bleach.
While bleach is a standard cleaning product for most showers, it can be too harsh if excessively used on stone. However, spraying a one-to-one bleach-to-water mixture directly on mildew/mold will kill the bacteria almost instantly. After spraying, gently scrub the area with a bristle brush, let soak for 10-15 minutes, and rinse with warm water.
Want to make your own solution for cleaning natural stone?
Use a 1/2 cup of any of the following: ammonia, bleach, or hydrogen peroxide and a gallon of water. Reminder: do not mix bleach and ammonia. On light-colored stones, clean with bleach or hydrogen peroxide. On dark-colored stones, clean with lacquer thinner or acetone.
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3. Steam clean it.
The best way to clean your stone shower is with steam. Steam loosens up the stone pores and makes cleaning easier, try cleaning your stone after using the shower. Increase steam cleaning’s effectiveness by calling a cleaning expert. They will use hot water extraction steam cleaning methods to give your stone shower an impactful deep clean. Plus, they will seal your stone to make your cleaning last longer!
How often should you seal stone shower floor?
If over time you start to see any water seeping into the surface of your stone, this will be a good point to give it a quick seal. To keep it simple though, in areas with average wear, it's a good idea to reseal your tiles every 3 or 4 years. So to answer the question, you should seal your stone every 3-4 years.
“There is a professional for everything. Consider hiring a cleaning professional to steam clean your shower and floor for a pristine new clean look.”
4. Clean with a microfiber towel or nylon pad
To avoid detrimental scratches, clean tile and stone with softer sponges. Nylon, microfiber, and soft brushes will help clean stone without damaging its sealant. You can also keep a microfiber towel near the shower to easily soak up and remove excess water after each use.
5. Scrub the grout with an old toothbrush.
When you’re cleaning your natural stone, don’t neglect the grout. Similar to the stone, use soft bristles, such as an old toothbrush. With a stone-safe grout cleaner, gently scrub to lift and clean the grime. Rinse with warm water.
“Remember, a stone shower is a living piece of nature, a testament to both beauty and resilience. With a little care and understanding, you can keep it thriving, in your own home. ”
BEST PRACTICES
Tile and Stone:
1 Select materials thoughtfully and layer them with care
2 Make certain that grids align from floor to wall
3 There should be no unsightly cuts (plan ahead)
4 Use the smallest grout joints possible
5 Select grout color in the planning phase
6. Dry lay the material by opening all boxes and blending material for color variation
7 Request that your installer make a small sampling of his installation with grout on a piece of plywood or drywall
8. Vet your contractor by viewing completed projects he has done before
9 Select your contractor by the quality of his work and not the price
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Deborah is the mom, wife, and design lover behind dvd Interior Design. She is obsessed with creating a timeless and authentic home. She has been an Interior Designer since 2003, guiding clients with functional layouts, the best products and finishes, and sharing her expertise in kitchen design and cabinetry. Deborah writes weekly and is also a contributor to Aspire Magazine, iBlog, Lush Design, a speaker on social media and digital products, and more!
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