Limestone is regarded as one of the durable & long-lasting stones that is generally used indoors for tile, countertops as well as floors. However, when it comes to outside purpose, it is mostly used as edging through a garden or pathway or as pavers. You can clean the limestone exactly the same way as you clean other types of pavers or stones, but, you should never use acid-based cleaners to clean them, due to the reason that limestone can be damaged if exposed to acid. Limestone is also a naturally mined stone, which is available in huge range of colors, and textures. Limestone is a kind of natural stone that is either sealed in order to maintain its appearance and make cleaning easier or left untreated or unsealed in order to maintain its natural look as well as texture.
Polishing Sealed & Unsealed Limestone Countertops
Limestone is a stratified rock having a smooth, granular surface of varying hardness that is appropriate for countertops, floors as well as other tiled surfaces. Limestone is available in different tones of black, gray, brown, yellow and white. In spite of the fact that limestone can be polished, but still it can not successfully bring about the same shine as marble or granite. However, limestone needs less effort to polish in comparison to marble or granite. Polishing limestone will produce the natural features of the stone. Irrespective of the fact of how well it has polished, limestone needs regular cleaning as well as maintenance.
Things You Will Need
- Mild Cleaner
- Soft Cotton Cloth
- Gallon Bucket
- Food-Safe Mineral Oil
Sealed Limestone Countertops
- Sealed limestone countertops are just like any other natural stone countertops. In order to clean your sealed limestone countertop, you can simply apply a mild cleaner with the help of a soft cloth or sponge.
- It is important to make sure not to use abrasive or hard cleaners, if you do, then it is highly possible that it will scratch the limestone. Take a bucket & mix some liquid soap to a gallon of hot water and rinse your sealed countertops.
- Finally, wipe as well as dry your countertop with the help of a towel in order to prevent water spots. Resealing will be important after a few years, particularly, as soon as you start noticing stain spots on the surface.
Unsealed Limestone Countertops
- Natural as well as unsealed limestone countertop is left unfinished in order to give it an natural appearance. You can also give it an oil finish by applying food-safe mineral oil.
- Unsealed limestone can be washed using hot water and a mild detergent, or stone cleaner and a cotton cloth. Natural limestone is more vulnerable & susceptible to staining as well as watermarks.
- Dirt can collect in the cracks, therefore, you need to use a soft brush in order to clean it regularly. As soon as it is cleaned and dried, you need to apply a fresh coat of mineral oil in order to give it a nice, polished finish.