Maintaining dry and clean stone is crucial for stone maintenance.

To maintain stone, one must first understand the stone. Issues such as cracking, bubbling, yellowing, water stains, rust spots, efflorescence, and a matte appearance may be due to excessive water absorption. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid using natural stone in bathrooms. Due to the high humidity, natural stone in such an environment tends to become dull and develop cloudy, white stains. Yellowing on the stone surface might be caused by wax clogging the capillary pores needed for stone respiration. To keep the stone fresh, clean, and bright, regular maintenance and cleaning are essential, as well as the use of stone-specific protective agents or hiring a professional company for polishing.

Now, it has been discovered that waxing can also be harmful to stone, as it acts as an impermeable covering material applied to the surface, sealing the stone's pores. Once sealed, moisture from within and behind the stone cannot escape, leading to internal damage over time. Many homeowners also prefer to cover marble floors with carpets or debris, preventing moisture from evaporating through the "capillary pores," which can cause the stone to undergo "disease" due to excessive moisture and increased water content.

Commonly colored substances like oil, tea, coffee, cola, soy sauce, and ink can easily渗透 through the pores of stone surfaces and into the stone itself, creating stubborn stains that are hard to remove. If any dirt is spilled on the stone, it must be cleaned up immediately. When cleaning, avoid using cleaners with unknown pH levels. Use drier cloths and mops to clean these stone surfaces.