Stone Floor Cleaning Tips

There are several types of stone tile commonly used in living areas, each with its unique characteristics. Popular floor choices include limestone, marble, and slate, each offering a distinct aesthetic and durability. 

These stone floor cleaning tips can help remove the dirt and grime of daily family life from your stone tile floor.

Daily Stone Floor Cleaning Tips

Stone floor cleaning tips. Sweep stone tile floors daily to remove dirt before it gets ground in. Vacuuming works better than sweeping on textured stone tile floors.

Follow with Damp Mopping

Immediately after sweeping, damp-mop the tile and grout with a clean mop that has not been exposed to strong cleaning products. 

You need to damp-mop natural stone tile floors daily. Even with modern sealers, they are vulnerable to staining from water and oil-based liquids.

Daily damp mopping may seem cumbersome, but if you're prepared for the job with a water-only mop hanging in a nearby closet, it takes just minutes for a tile floor with a shine that lasts the whole day. 

Wash Stone Floors Regularly

Wash your stone floors regularly with a product recommended by the manufacturer.

Rinse twice so soil residues from the rinse water don't dull the surfaces. Squeege away water to avoid water spots. Don't use vinegar—it can strip the shine from your tile floor.

• Finish with paste wax if your stone tile floor is polished. Skip this step if your stones are unfinished.

• Remember to always clean up spills immediately. That way, you won't have to deal with water spots on the stone tile surface.