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There are many household cleaners on the market. What do I need to be careful of when selecting a cleaner for my stone, tile or grout?

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There are many household cleaners on the market. What do I need to be careful of when selecting a cleaner for my stone, tile or grout?

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Many of the cleaners marketed for hard surfaces contain acid. Acid cleans by chemically attacking minerals. Thus, acidic cleaners can be very damaging to cement grout joints, and harm stones with calcium content such as marble, limestone and travertine. Acids also do a poor job of degreasing.