Marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and slate floors are a timeless feature in any home — but they require proper care to stay beautiful.
Using the wrong cleaner (even just once!) can cause dullness, stains, or permanent damage. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to clean your stone floors the right way — simply, safely, and with long-term results.
Stone surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most stunning — but they’re also the most at risk if cleaned with the wrong product.
This guide will help you keep your marble, granite, travertine, or limestone benchtops clean, shiny, and damage-free.
❌ Avoid These Mistakes
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Never use vinegar, bleach, or citrus cleaners
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Don’t scrub with harsh pads
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Avoid SHYN Mold Pro (or any antibacterial spray)
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Don’t leave strong cleaners sitting on the stone
What to Use Instead
🔹 Option 1: SHYN Positive Chi Disinfectant
– Safe for daily wipe-downs
– Spray directly onto the stone
– Alcohol-free and gentle on sealants
– Wipe with a SHYN Ultimate Cloth
🔹 Option 2: Any pH-neutral spray designed for stone
– Make sure it's clearly marked safe for marble, granite, etc.
– Avoid anything that contains alcohol, bleach, or antibacterials
For Greasy Buildup (e.g. splashbacks behind stovetops)
You can use SHYN Degreaser diluted 50/50 in a spray bottle.
👉 Spray onto a cloth, not directly onto the stone.
👉 Rinse with water and dry straight away.
Step-by-Step: SHYN Stone Benchtop Routine
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Spray SHYN Positive Chi directly on the benchtop
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Wipe with a SHYN Ultimate Microfibre Cloth
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For grime, use diluted SHYN Degreaser on a cloth, then rinse
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Dry with a SHYN Drying Cloth for a streak-free finish
Final Thoughts
Natural stone is an investment — and with the right care, it’ll last a lifetime. Using the wrong products can lead to damage that’s expensive (or impossible) to reverse. Whether you're cleaning floors, benchtops, or splashbacks, always use pH-neutral, non-acidic, non-abrasive products — and clean with love, the SHYN way.