Just like any investment on your property there is maintenance to deal with. Some homeowners do not care as much as others but for me the most important thing is to protect your investment. As a manager at Plymouth Quarries and as a second-generation stone mason, I expect contractors to educate their clients about the maintenance of their projects. In reality it’s usually a quick conversation about “to seal” or “not to seal” or “clean the area with this or that”. Our sales team here is educated on the materials needed for any maintenance.
Here are a few tips about keeping your investment looking good.
- Granite, Bluestone and Concrete pavers all have different cleaning needs. If you are cleaning off mildew, mold, stains from leaves or food, the best product is a biodegradable organic cleaner.
- Acid based cleaners are for cleaning off cement and mortar. Organic biodegradable cleaners are best for simple stains also the benefit of them is they will not burn any grass or harm plants near the cleaning area.
- Sealing a project will protect it from most stains and make it easier to clean.
- Resealing 2 years (approx. for water-based sealers) and 3 years (approx. for solvent based sealers) is important to keep your project looking good.
