Sandstone Interior floor - Complete Care Guide
Sandstone Interior floor - Complete Care Guide
From installation to daily maintenance: everything you need to know
Initial Care (After Installation)
When: Within 1 week of installation, after grout has cured
- Clean the new surface with Lithofin MN Power-Clean diluted 1:10 to remove any installation residues
- Allow to dry completely (24-48 hours)
- Apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop evenly with a soft cloth
- Remove excess after 10-15 minutes
- Allow 24 hours to cure before use
- On very porous sandstone, apply a second coat after 30 minutes
Products needed: Lithofin MN Power-Clean, Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Daily Maintenance
Frequency: Daily or after each use
- Wipe surface with a damp cloth using Lithofin MN Easy-Clean (spray) or MN Wash & Clean (diluted in water)
- Clean spills immediately - especially wine, lemon juice, coffee, and tomato sauce
- Dry the surface after cleaning to prevent water marks
Products: Lithofin MN Easy-Clean, Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
Do NOT:
- Never use vinegar or lemon-based cleaners
- Never use abrasive sponges or steel wool
- Never use bleach or chlorine-based cleaners
- Never place hot pans directly on sandstone
- Do not leave acidic foods sitting on the surface
Periodic Deep Cleaning
Frequency: Every 1-3 months
- Apply Lithofin MN Builders' Clean diluted as per instructions to deeply clean the surface
- Scrub with a soft brush to remove embedded dirt
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry
- Reapply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop for ongoing protection
Products: Lithofin MN Builders' Clean, Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
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