Bluestone tiles is a natural stone similar to granite or slate. It can be used as tile indoors or on a Patio Tiles, countertops, door and window fixtures, and more. To clean Bluestone tiles, you can use dish soap, water, and a scrub brush.

If it’s particularly dirty, you may need to use a stronger cleaner to remove stubborn stains. To keep your Bluestone tiles looking brand new, remember to clean it regularly and deal with spills as soon as possible. You can also try a sprayer nozzle, but that may not be powerful enough.

Scrub organic stains with hydrogen peroxide and a bit of ammonia. Scrub the area with a 12% hydrogen peroxide solution; you can buy it at this percentage in the store.

Add a couple of drops of ammonia to particularly stubborn stains. If the stains don’t seem to be coming up right away, leave it on the stone for 5-10 minutes, then rinse the area thoroughly. Organic stains include food, coffee, fecal matter, urine, and even blood stains.

The best chemical cleaners are non-abrasive and feature organic surfactants and disinfectants as their primary active ingredients. Disinfecting wipes can make a great cleaning aid when you want to sterilize Soapstone tiles countertops in a hurry after working with raw meat or similar ingredients.

Watch for signs of damage. Lannon stone can show signs of wear and age within months, if not cared for properly. Watch for obvious discoloration, such as black streaks caused by grime. Green or yellowish lines or patches may be due to mold growth. 

Excessive flaking or chipping means that the stone is absorbing too much moisture. Apply a coat of protectant. There are commercial sealing products that are made specifically for stone.

Purchase the protectant at a hardware store or by contacting a flooring professional. Some protectants require a spray on application whereas others can be brushed directly on to the stone. Follow the directions on the package carefully.

Test any cleaning products in an inconspicuous area. Before you apply any cleaner to a broad area, dab a small amount of it onto an area of the stone that is not readily visible. Let the cleaner sit for 10-15 minutes, then wipe it away with a clean rag and water.

See if any discoloration or damage is visible. Use caution when pressure washing. If you are cleaning lannon stone outside, it can be tempting to use a pressure washer to speed up the washing process. 

Purchase the correct cleaning solution. Look for a detergent cleaner that is made specifically for limestone-type stones, like lannon or marble. You can find these cleaners at your local home improvement or hardware store. Professional floor installers can also recommend cleaning solutions.

Dilute detergent in water. Get a bucket and fill it up with water. Add the cleaning solution until you reach a ratio of one part solution to five parts water. Watering down the solution helps to prevent it from eating through the surface of the stone and causing pockets of damage.

Apply the mixture with a sponge. Grab a clean sponge, dip it into the bucket, and apply it generously over the surface of the stone. The stone should be visibly saturated, almost to the point of dripping. When the water in the bucket gets murky, empty it out and replace it with clean solution.

If there are areas that you can’t reach, try pouring the solution into a bottle. Then, you can spray it onto the higher up spots on the stone. Let the cleaner sit for 10-15 minutes. Once all of your lannon stone is saturated with cleaning solution, leave it alone.

This lets the solution fully absorb into the stone, so that it can loosen any deep dirt or grime. If the solution seems to dry well before the 15 minutes are up, it’s okay to add a bit more.This is a general suggestion regarding how long you should leave generic stone cleaners on lannon.

You’ll want to steer clear of bleach, ammonia, and any other substances potent enough to wear down the delicate stone. If you’re a stickler for natural ingredients, you can mix up a quick, simple Soapstone tiles-safe cleaner using a combination of water, rubbing alcohol, and mild liquid dish soap. 

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to give your homemade cleaner an irresistible scent! Sand and oil deep scratches to minimize their appearance.

One of the only downsides of Soapstone tiles is that it is possible to leave noticeable scratches or gouges in the soft material if you’re not careful. Fortunately, a little nick isn’t the end of the world.

Just buff the scratch with a sheet of high-grit sandpaper and immediately rub on a coat of oil to protect the newly-smoothed finish. When you’re done, it should look as good as new!

Go with an ultra-fine 120- to 22-grit sandpaper to avoid doing any more unwanted damage to the scratched surface. To decrease the risk of a bad scratch, always use a cutting board to prepare food items, and never set hot pots or pans directly on your Soapstone tiles surface.

Rent a power washer from a hardware store. Some chain hardware stores will offer rentals on power washers if you don’t have one and don’t want to purchase one. Make sure to talk to the representative about options for attachments as well as different detergents made specifically for your washer. 

Explain that you are power washing concrete so that they can give you their recommendations. A surface cleaner attachment is the best attachment for cleaning concrete. To clean cement you’ll want a pressure washer that runs at least 3000 psi and can pump at least 4 gallons per minute.

Remove any furniture from your Patio Tiles. Obstructions could get in the way as you clean and make it harder to reach different areas of your Patio Tiles. You’ll need to move all of your furniture out of the way before you start using the power washer.

Rinse down your Patio Tiles with a garden hose. Use a garden hose to do a once over of your cement Patio Tiles. Get the cement saturated with water and remove any initial debris like sticks or leaves.

Apply detergent to the surface of your Patio Tiles. Use a detergent made specifically for the power washer that you have. Sprinkle the detergent over the entirety of your cement Patio Tiles and let it soak in for five minutes.