Cleaners are designed to be used for
maintenance or when stone surfaces are soiled but do not require
restoration work. Our range of cleaners will not affect the
effectiveness of previous treatments and applications of stain
repellents and impregnators. Heavy-duty cleaners are formulated to
clean stubborn soils. Stone Care Lab has a wide range of stone
cleaners to suit different soils and
stones.
SCL
STONECLEAN SCL-STONECLEAN
(pH7.0) is a formulated chemical maintaining a neutral pH balance
highly suitable for cleaning marbles, granites and all others
natural stone without damaging the crystalline structure in the
stone. Harsh alkaline or acidic products, which are commonly used
in many cleaners, actually eat into the dirt as well as the stones
and reduce the durability and composition of the stones. These
react with contents within the stones and may also affect the
natural beauty, shine and color. From extensive research and
experiences into stains analysis and stone care, the formulation of
SCL-STONECLEAN (pH7.0) ensures that the cleaning effectiveness is
maintained while bringing out the best from the stone.
Daily maintenance neutral
cleaner (PH 7.0) for all natural stones In addition - SCL STONECLEAN
treats efflorescence Will not affect previous
treatments and application of impregnating
sealers Biodegradable and
environmentally friendly Rinsing is not
required Emulsifies surface soils and
prevents residue build up when used daily
APPLICATION OF SCL
STONECLEAN 1. Dilute between 2 (*0ml) to
8 (**0ml) capfuls of SCL-Stone clean with one gallon (3.8 liters)
of water/half pail of water. 8 capfuls of SCL-Stone clean is
required when treating efflorescence. 2. Mop the solution onto the
surface and allow it to dry. Rinsing with water is not
required. 3. Recommended to change the
mop/dirty solution every **0 sq. ft. to **0 sq. ft. to prevent the
re-application of sediments onto the stone
surface.
* Capful refers to
*-litres size bottle cap
EFFLORESCENCE
How to
Identify Efflorescence Efflorescence
refers to white powdery residue and black moldy stains appears on
or along the natural vein lines and the joints between two pieces
of marble.
When does
Efflorescence Occur? Commonly happens
to marble floor being saturated with excessive water for several
hours during polishing or when the stone is exposed to a large
quantity of water, such as flooding. When water enters the setting
bed, the water dissolves some of the salt minerals in the
stone.
When the marble
dries, the water evaporates and rises to the surface carrying the
salts along. The water dries and the salts are left behind on the
surface. This powder is the mineral salt that has migrated to the
surface with the water. The stone will continue to efflorescence
until the interior of the marble is completely dry. This drying
process can take up to as long as one year.
How to
Treat Efflorescence In most cases,
efflorescence occurs to marble floor that is less than 6 months
after the wet polishing. To remove efflorescence, do not use water
alone. Mopping the floor with SCL-Stone clean at least once a day
will restore the floor condition back to original. Allow more
ventilation will speed up the stone drying process and treating of
the efflorescence.
How does
Efflorescence affect the marble/granite floor? Efflorescence is
neither harmful to the stone nor to us. If efflorescence is not
treated, eventually it will stain the marble floor and overtime
(certain stones) pitting will occur. If efflorescence has stayed on
the floor for more than 9 months, chances are the salt minerals
have stained the marble. In this case, polishing is needed and
immediately after polishing, use SCL-Stone clean once a day until
efflorescence goes away.