Five Key Points for Proper Use of Lühui Stone

Shandong Luhei Stone's variety of stones, such as Luhei, exhibit various alterations during use. To prevent a series of issues when Luhei stone is in use, there are five key points to pay special attention to.

Do not misuse non-neutral cleaning agents: Most cleaning agents contain acidity or alkalinity for cleaning purposes. Therefore, prolonged use of cleaning agents with unknown ingredients can strip the luster from stone surfaces, and the residue from non-neutral agents can be the primary cause of future stone deterioration.

2. Avoid long-term covering of limestone with carpet and debris. To ensure proper ventilation for the stone, it's best to avoid prolonged use of carpet and debris on the stone surface. Otherwise, moisture beneath the stone cannot evaporate through the stone's capillary pores. This can lead to undesirable stone issues due to excessive moisture and increased water content. If you must lay carpet or pile debris, remember to frequently move them around.

3. Non-Contact with Non-Neutral Items: All stones are susceptible to acids and alkalis. For example, acid often causes the oxidation of pyrite minerals in granite, resulting in a yellowing effect. Acid can also decompose the calcium carbonate in marble, leading to erosion on the surface. Alkalis can erode the feldspar and quartz silicate crystals in granite, causing grain detachment.

4. Avoid Applying Wax Arbitrary: There are numerous types of wax on the market, including water-based wax, touch fatty acid wax, oil-based wax, acrylic wax, and more. These waxes generally contain acidic or alkaline substances, which not only block the capillary pores through which stone breathes but also attract dirt to form wax residue, leading to yellowing of the stone surface.

5. Do not rinse with water directly: Natural stone, like natural wood, is a porous material that breathes, making it highly absorbent of moisture or pollutants that can seep in through water dissolution. Excessive moisture and pollution absorption in stone can inevitably lead to various stone disorders, such as cracking, weathering, peeling, bubbling, yellowing, water stains, rust spots, efflorescence, and haziness. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid rinsing stone with water or using a damp mop to clean the stone surface.