Deep Clean an Internal Limestone Floor
Always follow instructions on the product labels, technical information and videos.
Always test products on a small area first.
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Note: Rinsing is key to cleaning stone properly. We always use wet vacuum cleaners (a machine that can suck up water) to remove cleaning solution and rinsing water. If the stone is at all a large area we suggest doing test areas by hand and then hiring a wet vacuum cleaner (any builders tool hire shop will have them). Call us if you need guidance.
Cement and Grout Residues
This type of contamination is very difficult to remove from a limestone. In order to remove these an acidic product is usually used but you MUST NOT use such products on limestone.
- You can use PAL4 diluted between 1:3 and 1:8 with water to help remove cement. You will need to scrub with brushes, nylon pads or machinery (on larger areas). You will see our recommended tools and equipment on the Product Pages.
- Allow a contact time of approximately 10 minutes. Keep the stone wet with solution throughout the cleaning process. You will need to work in small areas and avoid hot dry weather in order to be able to keep the stone wet.
- Be careful not to damage the stone by scrubbing too vigorously.
- Rinse well.
- ALWAYS do small test areas first.
- Results can be mixed but you will not damage your stone using this method. Again, do not use any acidic cleaning products on limestone.
You will find further instructions for using PAL4 on the product page - please do read them.
You will find articles that explain how to remove food, drink and oil stains plus general dirt from foot traffic below.
Your stone will be much easier to maintain if it is correctly sealed, please see the articles, below, on sealing and maintenance.
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Rust staining is common in natural stone, cement based materials, block pavers and tiles. It can be naturally occurring or be caused by rusting items that are left on the stone, furniture, fixtures or lawn feed and weed type products.
This article will explain how to use Gel Rust and Builderase to remove almost all rust staining.
Various food and drinks can stain stone. Oil and grease, foods with colourings, sugary drinks, tea and coffee and wine etc. can all cause issues. Colours contained in food and drink can leave "coloured marks" even after normal cleaning. We are usually successful in removing this type of staining.
The best methods for removing marks from foot traffic and general dirt from stone and tiles.
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