Interior Quartzite Floor

This quartzite job was in a cool condo out in sunny kihei. Condo is going on the market and needed a little freshening up. In person this floor had a oily build up and was very discolored in the traffic lanes. It took a little work but cleaned up very nice. 

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Green Marble Indoor/Outdoor Shower

 This was a repeat client in Kaanapali Golf Estates. This shower sits out in the eliments and takes a beating from sun, red dirt , and hard water. The grout turns from green to brown. The polish dulls in main areas and color gets lost. As you can see the difference between the two sides of the tracks. The left side is actually on the inside so you can imagine the condition and wear of the the other side before our process was done. We cleaned, polished, and color enhance sealed this floor giving a richer color and nice water and oil repellency. 

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Shower Glass

 Water spots on your shower glass? Let us help you. Glass is a beautiful accent to a shower when kept clear. We've been helping maui with glass care, making it easier for ongoing maintenance.  

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Why Seal and Maintain Natural Stone and Marble?

Natural stone including marble, travertine, and even granite are extremely porous. This natural porosity can be addressed simply by regularly maintaining and resealing the flooring, countertop or shower surfaces.

What does resealing do? The goal of sealing stone is to prevent liquids from penetrating and soaking into the stone. The recommended method for resealing natural stone is to "impregnate" the material with a high grade sealer, meaning it works from within the stone, not at the surface. The stone finish is unchanged and the seal within the stone is "invisible." Properly sealing requires the time for proper penetration and saturation.

How do I know if my stone needs sealing? Recently I spoke with a customer whose granite counters would darken whenever they put wet dishes on the counter. That is an extreme case of sealer wear. It is highly recommended that resealing is done well before signs of the surface taking on water appear. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As a general rule, you'll want to service all your stone between every one to three years.

What about daily cleaning? A residue free neutral stone cleaner is recommended. Using anything that is too soapy on a porous surface, like grout or stone, can act like a dirt magnet. So going residue free is your best option.

What about polishing? The surface of the stone must not be overpolished, and must not be waxed. Overpolish is most often caused by lack of experience or technique. Using waxes can result in unattractive wear patterns and can also act like the dirt magnet discussed above.

What about maintenance cleanings? Your surface may require a semi-annual or annual inspection. Between sealings, a professional cleaning can go a long way to keeping natural stone looking its best. Its more extensive than daily cleaning, and less extensive than service cleaning and resealing. Maintenance cleanings are part of an ongoing care program to keep stone and grout in great condition.

This photo demonstrates a floor which had discoloration and deposits worked into the pores of the stone. The floor was service level deep cleaned and resealed and is ready for a maintenance care program.

Stone Care and Tile Cleaning

This is some recent stone care and tile cleaning work in Lahaina and Kihei, Maui. Both floors were well taken care of, but a service level clean and seal definitely brought them up a notch.

Floors, Showers and Counters can all benefit from a Maintenance Program. Regular cleaning and service resealing protects and beautifies stone, tile and grout.

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Travertine Floor Clean Reseal Lahaina Maui

This jewelry store in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii had a beautiful floor hidden beneath buildup and dirt deposits. You can see in the photo above that the cleaning made a drastic difference in the appearance of the floor. That dark area in the far top of the picture isn't shadow - you can see the cleaning line midway through the floor.



Travertine flooring deserves maintenance cleanings and service reseals. Visit our article Why Use a Professional?



Call 877-0222 if you have travertine tiles that need care.