How to Clean a Stone Tile Shower

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Wipe away loose buildup and grime.. Scrub grout with a toothbrush and a mild detergent.. Clean the stone with a mild detergent or stone soap.

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1

Wipe away loose buildup and grime.

Step 1

Wipe away loose buildup and grime.

2

Scrub grout with a toothbrush and a mild detergent.

Step 2

Scrub grout with a toothbrush and a mild detergent.

3

Clean the stone with a mild detergent or stone soap.

Step 3

Clean the stone with a mild detergent or stone soap.

4

Cut through soap scum with an ammonia and water solution.

Step 4

Cut through soap scum with an ammonia and water solution.

5

Dry the stone after cleaning.

Step 5

Dry the stone after cleaning.

6

Investigate the location of the stain.

Step 6

Investigate the location of the stain.

7

Cleanse oil based stains with a household detergent or ammonia.

Step 7

Cleanse oil based stains with a household detergent or ammonia.

8

Eliminate mildew and algae with a heavy-duty cleaner.

Step 8

Eliminate mildew and algae with a heavy-duty cleaner.

9

Erase organic stains with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia.

Step 9

Erase organic stains with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia.

10

Use a stone poultice for metal stains.

Step 10

Use a stone poultice for metal stains.

11

Buff out water spots and rings with 0000 steel wool as necessary.

Step 11

Buff out water spots and rings with 0000 steel wool as necessary.

12

Evaluate the condition of your stone.

Step 12

Evaluate the condition of your stone.

13

Avoid abrasive and acidic cleaners.

Step 13

Avoid abrasive and acidic cleaners.

14

Remove excess moisture from the tile after showering.

Step 14

Remove excess moisture from the tile after showering.

15

Protect the condition of the tile with a non-slip mat.

Step 15

Protect the condition of the tile with a non-slip mat.

16

Polish out etch marks.

Step 16

Polish out etch marks.

17

Hire a professional to deep-clean your stone tile.

Step 17

Hire a professional to deep-clean your stone tile.

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