Bast Floors & Staircases | Stone & Tile : Care & Maintenance

Keeping your floors looking like new is easier than you think. A little preventative maintenance will keep your Natural Stone & Tile floors looking beautiful for years to come. We offer a full-line of products and supplies for routine care.
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General Tips

All Floor Surfaces:

Dirt, dust and sand can damage your floor’s surface. Sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove dirt and grime. Bast offers a “sh-mop” to gently care for your floors.
Prevent scratches from furniture legs by using protective felt pads at the base of all furniture. You can purchase these in various sizes from Bast.
Never move heavy furniture or appliances without a professional-grade dolly or protective cover such as a rug or sheets of plywood.
Clean spills immediately with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Place doormats and rugs at all entrances to keep dirt and debris to a minimum; avoid rugs with plastic backs, as these can discolor floors.
Avoid walking on floors in high heels, damaged heels or cleats; such sharp objects can permanently damage your floors.
Keep pets’ nails trimmed and paws clean to prevent scratches.

Remember that variations in natural stone and tile are normal. These items are a product of nature and their individual character lends to their beauty and appeal.

Stone & Tile

Tile floors should be regularly cleaned with an all-purpose, non oil-based household or commercial cleaner. Tile on walls in bathrooms and kitchens may be cleaned with a multi-purpose cleaner to remove soap scum, hard water deposits and mildew.
For natural stone floors, only use cleaners specially designed for stone. Many of the cleaners acceptable for use on tile floors can stain, damage or dull stone.
Never use a cleaner with acid or ammonia on stone or tile floors. Even a light solution of vinegar and water will etch and damage stone and tile.
Use a cotton mop, cloth, sponge or non-metallic brush.
Remove any cleaning solution residue with clean water.
Remove stains and grout haze from stone with stone poultice, a fine, non-acidic clay cleaning powder. Poultice may dull the shine of polished stone; if this occurs, you will need to use a marble polish to restore the natural shine.

Call us to restore the natural shine of a finish that has become dull, scratched or etched.