Spring is Here and It’s Cleaning Time, Get Ready to Bust Some Grime!

Spring is finally in the air, and that means it’s time to start your spring cleaning. Whether it’s that dingy bathroom grout you are trying to tackle, or restoring the shine and brilliance of your marble or granite countertops, we want to help you get your home looking its best for the new season. Be sure to check our shop for current seasonal promotions before you check out.

A little spring cleaning goes a long way toward protecting the surfaces you invested in. Taking the time now to deep clean and reseal your stone and tile will make routine upkeep easier for the rest of the year, and it will help your countertops, floors, and grout resist stains before summer entertaining season arrives.

A Spring Cleaning Checklist for Stone and Tile

Start in the kitchen by clearing your countertops completely and wiping away crumbs and dust before applying any cleaner, since loose grit can scratch polished marble and granite during cleaning. Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner rather than an all-purpose spray, as many household cleaners contain acids or ammonia that can etch natural stone over time.

In the bathroom, focus on grout lines first. Winter months tend to trap moisture indoors, which can lead to mildew and discoloration in shower and floor grout. A dedicated grout cleaner, followed by a fresh coat of sealer, will restore the original color and make future cleanups much faster.

Finally, check the seal on all of your stone surfaces. A simple water test, placing a few drops of water on the stone and watching whether it beads up or soaks in, will tell you if it is time to reseal. If water absorbs quickly, your stone needs a fresh application of sealer to stay protected against stains.

Featured Product of Spring: Grout Guard Restorer

Have you noticed your grout getting a bit dirty and stained? It might be time to give it a thorough cleaning with our Grout Guard Restorer. This product will make your grout look like new again, and it’s so easy to use! It’s been tested and proven itself repeatedly, and it has even earned high marks from Martha Stewart Living.

This product will be perfect for the spring cleaning season! See what our customers have had to say. Many report that grout they thought was permanently stained came back looking close to new after just one application.

Make Spring Cleaning a Habit, Not a Once-a-Year Event

Once your stone and tile are freshly cleaned and sealed, a quick weekly wipe-down is usually all it takes to keep them looking their best. For more general background on caring for natural stone in the home, the Natural Stone Institute offers helpful maintenance guidance. With the right products and a little consistency, your marble, granite, and tile can stay looking freshly cleaned well beyond spring.

Tools That Make Spring Cleaning Easier

Having the right tools on hand makes a big difference when you tackle spring cleaning yourself. A soft microfiber cloth is gentler on polished stone than paper towels or abrasive sponges, and a small grout brush with stiff nylon bristles reaches into narrow grout lines without scratching the surrounding tile. Keep a spray bottle dedicated to your stone cleaner so you never accidentally reach for a harsh household cleaner out of habit.

It also helps to work in sections rather than trying to clean an entire kitchen or bathroom at once. Tackle one countertop, one shower wall, or one section of flooring at a time, rinsing and drying as you go so that cleaner does not sit on the stone longer than the label recommends.