5 Tips to Care for Showers With Natural Stone Shower Cleaner
Natural stone is a winning choice when it's time to renovate your shower. Stone tile can last a lifetime and give you an elegant yet completely unique bathroom. It's also incredibly easy to clean, especially when compared to fiberglass shower walls and ceramic tile. Caring for natural stone in your shower with specific stone shower cleaner is simple once you know the basic maintenance steps to take.
1. Clean the Stone Weekly
At least once a week, use a stone-safe cleaning product like Granite Gold Shower Cleaner® to remove and prevent grime, water deposits, mildew, and soap scum from the tile. Make sure you only use a product designed for natural stone. Do not use common bathroom or household cleaning products on stone as they often contain ammonia or acids that cause permanent damage.
2. Remove Excess Water After Every Shower
If you're concerned about water spots, mildew, and dulling of the stone, take care to remove excess water on the walls with a squeegee after you shower. Natural stone that is constantly wet gives mildew and mold a chance to grow. Using a squeegee allows the stone to air dry faster, but you can help it along by ensuring your bathroom has proper ventilation.
3. Treat Mildew with Bleach
If you notice mold or mildew on your stone tile, don't panic. You can remove it easily by making a solution of one part water and one part laundry bleach. Spray this solution onto the tile and gently scrub with a non-scratch nylon pad or bristle brush to avoid scratching the stone. Let the solution sit for about 15 minutes after scrubbing, then rinse away with water.
4. Don't Neglect the Grout
It can be easy to focus your cleaning efforts solely on your beautiful stone, but the grout between the tiles also needs attention. If you don’t know how to clean grout, use a toothbrush or soft nylon brush and a non-abrasive stone-safe grout cleaner to agitate and lift grime and mildew. Rinse with water after cleaning and dry the grout with a clean, dry towel. It is also recommended to seal the grout to keep it protected.