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Santa Fe Floor Care is Austin preferred stone cleaning and restoration expert. We have extensive knowledge on the safe and proper ways to clean and seal natural stone. In this case we cleaned, and enhanced and sealed this exterior travertine patio and staircase through a multistep process. The before and after pictures speak for themselves.
Whats The Best Way To Clean a Stone Patio?
The best way to professionally clean a stone patio is to first consult a stone restoration expert. In this case we relied on alkaline stone cleaners and soft bristled brushes to clean away the bacteria. The stair case was particularly bad and a light anti microbial pre-treatment was necessary. The client expresses a desire to have her travertine show a nice shine so we took steps to add in a honing and polishing step using diamond embedded pads and calcite stone polish. After the stone was cleaned, restored and polished we sealed it with a solvent based exterior stone enhancing sealer.
What Should I Not Use On Travertine?
The most common mistake I see is the use of pressure washers to clean exterior stone. According to most stone authorities such as the Natural Stone Institute the use of high pressure washers can lead to damage such as cracks, pitting and water infiltration. Another common mistake is the use of acidic cleaners such as vinegar. Low PH cleaners can lead to etching and damage to the calcium carbonate in the mineral structure of the stone.
Should I Seal My Stone Patio?
Sealing your stone patios is one of the best ways to prevent future damage and bacteria growth. Sealing your stone patio will help reduce water infiltration which can lead to the growth of black bacteria in the sub surface of the stone.
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