It is possible to clean white stone without leaving behind a sheen of dirt on the surface. Several kinds of white stone, such as finished stone and natural unfinished stone, may be used in construction and decorative detail, but with a simple process and the right cleaners you can make quick work of either type.
Finished Stone
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Sweep off the stone surface with a dust broom equipped with nylon bristles. Make sure the dust broom is dry and clean. Do not introduce additional dust or dirt onto the stone by using a dirty brush.
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Mix 1/2 cup of ammonia with every gallon of water in your bucket.
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Apply the solution to the surface of the stone with a mop, rag or sponge and wipe the surface clean. Focus on dirty areas to which the dirt sticks.
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Rinse the applicator as needed and apply fresh solution to the floor.
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Wipe the stone dry with a clean towel.
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Inspect the stone for any remaining dirt and repeat the process as needed.
Unfinished Stone
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Sweep off the stone surface with a dust broom equipped with nylon bristles. Make sure the dust broom is dry and clean. Do not introduce additional dust or dirt onto the stone by using a dirty brush.
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Apply a few drops of neutral cleaner such as stone soap to a rag.
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Wipe the surface of the stone with the dampened rag to remove surface dirt.
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Mix 1/2 cup of ammonia per 1 gallon of water into a bucket and soak a rag in the solution.
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Remove the soap residue from the stone surface with the rag. Rinse and repeat until all of the dirt is gone. Allow the stone to air-dry.