1. Do not wax at will. There are a wide variety of waxes on the market, including water-based waxes, stearic acid waxes, oily waxes, acrylic waxes, and so on. These waxes basically contain acid and alkali substances. Not only will it block the pores where the stone breathes, but it will also be stained with dirt and form wax scales, causing yellowing on the stone surface. When waxing is necessary in places where pedestrians and goods flow frequently, professional maintenance companies must be asked to guide the use of wax and maintenance methods.
Do not misuse non neutral cleaning agents. Stones are afraid to encounter liquids with strong acidity and alkalinity. When cleaning stones, the components of cleaning agents should not be ignored in order to achieve rapid cleaning effects. General cleaning agents contain acid and alkali properties. Therefore, if you use cleaning agents with unknown ingredients for a long time, the luster of the stone surface will be completely lost. In addition, the residue of non neutral agents on stone is also the main cause of future stone lesions.
3. Do not cover carpets and debris for a long time. To maintain smooth breathing of the stone, it is necessary to avoid covering the surface of the stone with carpets and debris for a long time, otherwise the moisture under the stone cannot be volatilized through the pores of the stone. Stone can cause annoying stone lesions due to excessive moisture and increased water content. If you must lay carpets and pile up debris, please do not forget to move them frequently.
4. Thoroughly maintain cleanliness. Both hard granite (hardness HRs88-1114-7) and softer marble (hardness HRs46-773-5) are not resistant to long-term damage by wind sand and soil particles. Therefore, it is necessary to frequently use a dust collector or electrostatic mop to thoroughly clean and remove dust. It is best to place dust removal pads at the entrance of the commercial space to prevent the sand particles carried by the shoes from scratching the stone. It is best to change slippers after entering the commercial space to reduce the sand particles and dust from abrading the stone surface.
5. Regularly maintain and maintain the gloss. Dust removal and cleaning alone cannot maintain the luster of bright stone materials. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly engage professional stone maintenance personnel for maintenance and gloss regeneration. For example, using crystallization liquid to recrystallize the marble surface, using polishing powder to regenerate the luster of the marble or granite surface, or using breathable gloss protectors can make your stone as new for a long time.
6. Clean up the pollution immediately. All stones have natural pores, and pollution sources (oil, tea, coffee, cola, soy sauce, ink, etc.) can easily penetrate into the interior of the stone along the pores, forming unpleasant stains. Therefore, it is necessary to select high-quality special protective agents for stones to prevent pollution sources from polluting the stones. It is important to know that all protective agents cannot prevent pollution 100% for a long time, so once any source of pollution is contaminated on the stone, it must be immediately removed to prevent infiltration into the capillary holes of the stone.
Keep it ventilated and dry. Stone is afraid of too high ambient humidity. Water vapor can cause hydration, hydrolysis, and carbonation of stone materials, resulting in various pathological changes such as water spots, whitening, weathering, denudation, and rust yellowing, which can damage the stone materials. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain ventilation and dryness at the installation site of the stone materials.
8. Conduct regular protective treatment. To maintain the service life of the stone and prevent the penetration of water and pollution sources, it is necessary to conduct regular protective treatment (depending on the type of stone and the quality of the protective agent. It is best to conduct 1-2 treatments every 1-3 years).
9. Pay attention to selecting the type of protective agent. After the protective construction of stone materials, it is necessary to maintain the permeability, waterproof property, and antifouling property of the stone materials. Do not use protective agents from unknown sources to avoid not only failing to achieve protective effects, but also increasing the difficulty of stone maintenance.