When cleaning cultured stone, it is important to use a cleaning solution that removes debris without damaging the stone’s finish or adhesive sealing the cultured stone sheets' seams.
Things You Will Need
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Mix 5 cups of granulated soap, found at hardware or home improvement and certain grocery stores, or laundry detergent and 1/2 gallon of hot water in a bucket. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands dry.
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Stir the mixture with a bristle brush to dissolve the soap in the water. Apply the mixture to the cultured stone and scrub the material vigorously to remove any dust, dirt and grime buildup. If cleaning cultured stone on a surface inside of your home, place plastic sheeting on the floor under the stone to keep the flooring from becoming wet. For stubborn stains, apply the soap mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes on the cultured stone surface, then scrub the stain with the brush.
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Rinse the cultured stone by spraying it with water from a water hose. If cleaning cultured stone inside of your home, empty the bucket of soap mixture, rinse the bucket with water and then fill it with 1/2 gallon of warm water. Dip a soft cloth or towel in the water, wring out excess and wipe the cultured stone surface with the damp cloth or towel to rinse the surface.
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Let the cultured stone air-dry, if on your home’s exterior, or dry the stone finish with a clean, soft rag or towel.
The Drip Cap
- A replica of natural stone, cultured stone provides the look of real stone but without the cost.
- Cultured stone, like real stone, requires regular maintenance to keep it dirt- and grime-free.
- If cleaning cultured stone on a surface inside of your home, place plastic sheeting on the floor under the stone to keep the flooring from becoming wet.