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This is a great article I found on http://www.aboutcleaningproducts.com It explains the differences in PH and finding a PH Balance.  A ‘7’ on the PH scale indicates neutrality. This is what you want for general purpose stone cleaning. Acids and Bases – What is pH?If you watch TV, you’ve probably seen commercials for products claiming to…

My Guide to Travertine Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts! Travertine is a beautiful material which can easily fit most anyone’s decor. If properly maintained it can be enjoyed for years to come. That being said, how DO YOU maintain your travertine tile? I have put together a small list of travertine cleaning Do’s and Don’ts for your reference.…

Do you have dull spots on your travertine floor and are wondering where they came from? Have you been trying to wipe them off with no success? This is because the  surface of the stone has been etched from some type of acidic item coming into contact with the stone. This can come in the form…

One of THE most asked questions I get is, “What should I clean my travertine tile floors with after you are done?” There are several travertine tile cleaning solutions out there but the one we usually recommend using is Stone Tech’s, Stone & Tile Cleaner.  This non-abrasive, pH balanced cleaner is formulated so it won’t damage sealer or…

Uneven tile got you down? You need travertine lippage removal! No, this is not a term used in plastic surgery. lol. The term, lipage removal, refers to uneven travertine tile. If this is a problem  you are facing, there is a solution and it does not include tearing out your floor. First, the floor must…

Does your travertine floor get scuff marks when you move furniture across it? Have you been scrubbing and scrubbing on it and it doesn’t seem to come any cleaner? Well, you may have a topical sealer for stone otherwise known as “a coating” on it. We say Nay to topical sealer for stone but especially…

So, you’ve been scrubbing and scrubbing all day long and still the white stuff reappears after the tile dries. What the heck is going on, you ask yourself?!? You have tried cleaner after cleaner and nothing- the white mark is still there. What is this awful white stuff on your travertine shower walls that won’t…

After we leave how do you clean and maintain your natural stone travertine tile? So, we have just finished cleaning and polishing your travertine floors and you are now wondering, how do I maintain this beast??   We get this question nearly everyday… “Once you are done with our floors how do I clean my…

Scratches In Your Travertine??? So, you’re moving your furniture across the room and you put a nice big scratch in your beautiful travertine. Don’t panic, it’s not ruined, it does need professional help though! Watch our six minute travertine scratch removal video to see an example of how the pros at Scottsdale Travertine Polish can…

Ever wonder why you get holes in your travertine tile? Well, this is one of the most common questions that we get from our clients. The short answer is that travertine is like Swiss cheese – full of holes all the way through it. When the raw travertine is cut into tiles, the surface holes…