How do I clean it every day?
Wipe the basin dry after use. Water that dries on the stone leaves a mark, and a dry cloth takes seconds. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner or a drop of mild dish soap in water.
What should I do every month?
Wash the whole basin with a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft cloth. Rinse well and dry. Check the sealant line at the wall.
How often do I reseal it?
Once a year, with a stone sealer. Travertine is more porous, so reseal it twice a year. A stone care kit ships with your sink.
What should I keep away from it?
- Acids. Vinegar, lemon, limescale remover and many bathroom sprays etch polished marble.
- Bleach and harsh cleaners. They dull the polish.
- Abrasives. Scouring pads and powders scratch the surface.
What if it stains?
Blot, do not rub. Rinse with water and a pH-neutral cleaner. If a mark stays, send us a photo and the name of your stone. A poultice usually lifts it, and we will tell you which one suits your stone.
Polished or honed?
The cautions above are written for polished marble: acids etch it, and bleach and harsh cleaners dull the polish. For travertine, filled and honed surfaces need resealing twice a year.
Next
- Care, the short version to keep.
- The stones compared, with the care note for each.
- Install guide, including the sealant at the wall.