Are Essential Oils good for Natural Stone Cleaning?
Recently we came across a blog post by the leading Essential Oil distributor, Doterra®. This post (see LINK) offers several great points about cleaning natural stone including not using abrasive cleaners, and also NOT using acids like vinegar and citrus acids. Our concern is the recommendation of adding 15-drops of doTERRA OnGuard®, along with 1/2…
R155 Intensive Cleaner
Truly Incredible Multipurpose Cleaner! A few years ago I wrote an update about the HMK R155 Intensive Stone Cleaner, and called it “Magic Juice” . (see LINK) and this product continues to amaze. Can this “Magic Juice” even clean Toilets? Yesterday, on a whim, while cleaning my personal shower with R155, I decided to use…
Sealing Granite – How Often?
Home Maintenance – Sealing Stone Countertops When you purchase a home with Natural Stone countertops, or remodel and choose Natural Stone, the first logical question is… “How often should I Seal my Stone?” The Answer is….IT DEPENDS …It Depends on How Porous your Stone Is! As pointed out by Lexi Klinkenberg of Redfin in her…
Cleaning Granite Counters?
We are Cleaning more due to COVID.It is important to Clean with the right products to preserve your Granite and Marble Countertops! With so much cleaning going on due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is more important than ever to use the best cleaning products to preserve your Granite and Marble countertops. Harsh cleaning products…
Why Soap is better than Alcohol – Coronavirus
Referencing an article by Palli Thordarson Why does soap work so well on the new coronavirus and, indeed, most viruses? Because it is a self-assembled nanoparticle. We are changing our recommendation for Daily Cleaning of Granite & Marble Countertops For the past 30 or more years (before we started StoneCareOnline in 1999), we always recommended…
StoneCareOnline is Moving!
Our product store is moving to StoneCareOnline.com Way back in 1999, at the early days of the Internet, and certainly the early days of what became eCommerce, and being an early tech adopter, we set out to build an eCommerce site to offer what I believed to be the best products available to take care…
How to Keep Tile Grout Clean
It’s easier than you think! There are two reasons tile grout looks Dirty…Poor Maintenance and Unsealed Grout Joints. I travel a lot in my profession, and because of this I see MANY hotel bathrooms. In either the public bathroom floors, or the guest room floors, I see this same problem over and over again. This…
Stains on Granite & Marble?
Solving Thanksgiving Emergencies First Thing to do… Wipe up spot or stain with paper towels, then Flush area with a solution of dishsoap and warm water. Saturate a washcloth in the soap solution and cover stain. Allow to dwell on spot for 30 minutes. Repeat for 2 hours. If stain has not been completely removed,…
Do I need a Stone Cleaner?
Do I buy a Commercial Stone Cleaner or “Make your Own” solution from the Internet… Here’s the pitch from cleanmyspace.com If you know much about natural stone, you likely understand that most stone countertops are porous, and should be sealed to prevent staining. Another common issue is that Oils are NOT a stones best friend.…
Do I really NEED to Seal my Granite or Marble Counters?
Clearing up the Confusion… The Answer is Not Always YES! Consider the following… Let’s simplify things first to help you understand if you need to seal your Granite, Marble or other Stone Surfaces. Most Stone is absorbent – to test, pour 1-tablespoon of water on stone and wait 15 minutes. Blot with paper towel and…
Are Essential Oils good for Natural Stone Cleaning?
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