stone maintenance products

The fact that stone is absorbent and has a mineral chemistry that can react in strange ways to conventional cleaners, makes the proper selection of cleaners very important for successfully maintaining stone on a daily bases.
The above conditions often make stone and masonry difficult to clean and maintain. Conventional hard surface cleaners contain…surface-active detergents. These help penetrate, suspend, emulsify and dissolve surface soiling conditions. They have been primarily formulated to clean non-porous materials. Using these traditional cleaners has shown (as you may have already experienced) not to solve the most common cleaning problems of stone. In fact, many of these cleaners are the contributing causes to an unsuccessful stone maintenance program.
Most stones used today are sensitive to both acidic and alkali cleaners. Acids will burn many stones. Strong alkalis will cause deterioration and attack the colored minerals, fading them. This makes the proper selection of chemicals very important for a successful stone maintenance program
Many of the commercial conventional products that are labeled “Neutral”, “All-Purpose” cleaners can have a pH ranging from slightly acidic 6 to a alkaline base of 8 – 10. The chemical reactions of these cleaners are gradual; they will eventually dull the natural polish of the stone and discolor it over time. It is not recommended using these “all purpose” cleaners on stone surfaces.
STONE CARE PRODUCTS

Stone care products have been formulated to effectively solve the specific cleaning problems related to the absorbent and mineral characteristics of stone and masonry surfaces.
STONECARE TECHNIQUES distributes one of the finest most comprehensible stone maintenance product lines available...Stone Care International…These products are USDA approved, environmentally safe and biodegradable. The USDA status ensures that their products are safe to be used were food will be present without concern of cross-contamination.

STONE CARE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

CLEANERS

MARBALEX…Daily Stone Cleaner
A concentrated stone cleaner. It will safely clean all stone surfaces and textures without harming the natural crystalline structure of stone. This colorless formulation is pH7 balanced, biodegradable, and is USDA Authorized. It has precise activity levels for cleaning all natural stone surfaces without leaving a residue. It will not dull, etch corrode, stain or scratch any stone surface.
MARBAMIST…Counter/Vanity/Table Top Stone Spray Cleaner
A ready to use stone cleaner. It is a gentle premixed formula. Just spray it on wipe it off. This is USDA authorized and is ideal product for the kitchen to cleanup grease and as a general purpose cleaner This product is pH7 balanced.
MARBADAN…Bathroom Stone Disinfectant Cleaner
The first stone disinfectant on the market to safely disinfect stone surfaces. Marbadan was developed as an effective way to disinfect and control bacteria growth in bathrooms without harming natural stone. The mineral bond of most stones cannot endure the aggressiveness of industrial and household disinfectants. Marbadan is alkali and acid free. It can be used everyday to disinfect ceramic tile and any imported and domestic natural stone surface.
STONE QUEST…Intensive Stone Cleaner
Stone Quest is an intensive, yet safe, non-butyl stone cleaner. It quickly penetrates heavy surface soils, soap scum, grease, soot, ink, carbon (pollution), algae, and mildew. Formulated for heavy duty cleaning and restoration of stone and daily cleaning of terrazzo. textured stone, unpolished limestone terra cotta, brick, and grout. Its biodegradable blend can be used for interior or exterior purposes. It is ideal for stone surface stain removal.
CERAMICLEAN…Ceramic Tile Cleaner
A non-acidic, USDA Authorized ceramic tile and grout cleaner. This concentrated pH balanced tile and grout cleaner is rinse free and will easily remove any surface soils with its penetrating action. Ceramiclean actually lifts dirt off the surface. It will even penetrate into grout and remove soap scum, mold, algae, grease. oil, and lime deposits. Ceramiclean is Non-Toxic, Non-Corrosive, Non-Flammable, and Biodegradable.
POLISHES_________________________________________________

INTERNATIONAL STONE POLISH…Protects and Polishes
A protective coating that will polish, and enhance the brilliant colors of natural stone. Not intended for floors use, the polish will protect and provide a natural gloss to stone countertops, vanities, walls, and stone furniture. Simply apply it to the surface by hand and polish with a soft dry cloth. The polish will also help prevent staining and etching on the surface by providing a durable protective barrier
STONE COLOR ENHANCER…Highlights The Colors Of Natural Stone
Stone Color Enhancer is formulated to magnify and protect the natural colors and textures of unpolished, flamed, honed, and rough-textured stone surfaces, especially Slate. It produces a clear matted finish. Can be used on interior and exterior stone surfaces. The ENHANCER will also help prevent staining.
MARBACREAM...Polishing Liquid
A blend of polishing compounds that will remove glass rings, etch marks, dull spots and light surface scratches from polish marble and limestone surfaces.
STAIN REMOVERS______________________________________

SCI POULTICE POWDERS…Stain Removal Powders
These extra absorbent poultice powders are formulated to reabsorb stubborn stains out of stone that cannot be removed with liquid cleaners.
SCI-P : This is a general stain remover for water based stains.
SCI-E : This is a enzyme poultice powder for removing…oil, food, cosmetics, some ink and metal stains.
SEALERS___________________________________________________

AQUAPEL…Water Based Penetrating Sealer
This is a good product for the do it yourselfer. Has no odor. It repels both water and oil. Its perfect for kitchen use.
STONEGUARD…Solvent Based Penetrating Sealer
Protects stone and ceramic tile surfaces from staining.

STONE CARE INTERNATIONAL also has a full line of stone care products for commercial application as well.

Natural stone and masonry surfaces given proper care will sustain their beauty forever.