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- We have a stone building (circa 1900) that is in dire need of cleaning. What is the best time of year to schedule cleaning? This will depend in which climate your building is located. If located in the northern hemisphere never schedule cleaning during the winter months since freezing temperature can cause the stone to spall. The best times are in late spring or early fa... Read More
- Marble / Granite Cleaning - Is it safe to use steam cleaner on marble shower walls / floors and granite countertops Q. Is it safe to use a steam cleaner on marble shower walls/floors and granite countertops? A. Under normal circumstances typical heavy duty steam cleaners are too high temp and are not recommended. Why? Because of thermal expansion and contractio... Read More
- Will the cold cause my stone to crack? Q. Will the cold cause my stone to crack, or is there some way to treat it to prevent this? A. Being natural, no two stones are going to have the exact same characteristics. That being said, freezing temperatures alone do not affect stone. What caus... Read More