Cleaning basalt, bluestone or granite floors

This granite cleaning regime is designed to maintain good-condition granite floors. However Slique treatments are able to:

•  Professionally clean your floors
•  Remove scratches and foot traffic marks
• Reverse fading
• Protect the surface   from future damage.

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Cleaning granite or basalt (Bluestone) floors – regular cleaning

1. Vacuum
   Vacuum the floor to remove loose dust and grit from the surface.
2. Damp clean
   Clean using a microfibre mop dampened with warm water (no chemicals are necessary when using good-quality microfibre). If you have a smooth floor, use a flat microfibre mop. If your floor tiles are textured, use a microfibre string mop which can more easily enter the texture of the tile. The mop will ‘grab’ the surface and lift off most daily grime. Use some pressure to work the microfibre – floating it lightly over the surface will not be so productive!
3. Spot clean (if necessary)
   Spot clean any spills, marks or stains using a neutral pH chemical such as Slique Cleansing Fluid. After spot cleaning, rinse the surface lightly with clean water.
4. Dry
   DO NOT leave to dry naturally – dry using an old towel or a clean, dry mop.

Cleaning granite or basalt (Bluestone) floors – intensive cleaning

1. Vacuum
   Vacuum or wipe tiles to remove loose grit from the surface.
2. Scrub
   Scrub a small area (about 3-4 square metres) using a light solution of a cleaner safe for use on natural stone, such as Slique’s Heavy Duty Tile cleaner. Your local tile shop will have something suitable for tile cleaning home use. Use a soft brush or broom to work the solution into the pores of the granite. Continue to complete small areas until the entire surface has been scrubbed.
3. Soak
   Leave the solution to work for several minutes, then scrub again.
4. Extract
   When the solution has lifted out the dirt, remove the liquid and dirt using an old towel or clean, dry mop.
5. Rinse
   Pour clean water over the surface to rinse.
6. Dry
   DO NOT leave the surface to dry naturally. Use a clean cloth or mop to soak up any water.