Michele Gastl
Use: A few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water.
Tools: A soft cloth, sponge, or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum
regularly. After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
Apply a penetrating sealer, available at stone dealers and home
centers, to countertops and floors every two years to prevent
deep stains. Don't use abrasive cleansers, vinegar, or
lemon-based cleansers.
Tough Stains: To remove soap scum, clean
with ammonia and water (a half-cup of ammonia to one gallon of
water).