How Do You Remove Mineral Deposits From Bluestone?
Bluestone is a sandstone tile. As such, it should be cleaned with an alkaline-based tile cleaner, of which many products are available, often from manufacturers of bluestone tiles. Certainly, they can recommend brands. In general, you do not want to use acid cleaners on bluestone and most acid cleaners for removing mineral deposits use strong acids. But if you have mineral deposit stains that cannot be removed using preferred cleaning methods, you can use white vinegar (a weak acid) and clean carefully. Sweep the floor of dirt. Get at the baseboards and in the corners. Try cleaning the mineral deposit with an alkaline cleaner approved for your bluestone tile. If this cannot remove the mineral deposits, you can try vinegar, but apply it carefully. Soak paper towels in white vinegar. Apply these towels to just where you have mineral deposits. Try this only if using alkaline-based tile cleaning products cannot remove the stains. Be careful to keep the soaked towel on just the stain area.
