Why do natural stone surfaces need regular maintenance?
All natural stone surfaces are porous. Natural stone is an amalgam of individual crystals separated by small, often microscopic spaces. These spaces can collect all kinds of fluids and solids from their surroundings – your kitchen, bathroom, entryway, shower, fireplace, hallway and more. In some cases foreign substances like foods, cosmetics, cleaning products, dirt and even water can fill these pores, alter the stone’s appearance and become difficult to remove. In other cases, they can actually chemically combine with the crystals of the natural stone to cause irreversible staining, permanently changing the color or texture of the stone in the affected areas.
