Ask Mrs. Clean: House Cleaning, Stain Removal and Organizing Tips

[music girl]

I have a travertine floor on my shower which is black with white veining. Sadly we were advised that we did not have to seal it when it was installed last fall. Now it has white spots all over it, which do not seem to respond to the few cleaners I have tried. (Kaboom was one I tried thinking the white spots were possibly soap scum, but I tried everything sparingly as I was concerned about the porous tile). Can you recommend anything to clean this with? The other tile is glazed and I would appreciate any advice on keeping it shiny and clean too. It looks clean, but I have to scrub it to keep it smooth, etc.
Thanks for your help.

[Infomation 1324]

Hi music Girl
I know what you mean as far as cleaning tile in the bathroom, That's one problem I have when i run into a client's home that have tile bathroom which mostly be white tile, the cleaning solution that you are using is store brand and the store brand solution don't work as well

[1stclasscleaning]

hello,
Mold & Mildew Cleaner
if you use definitely it will help you.

[mrscleannw]

Hi music girl,
Welcome to the Mrs. Clean Forum!
Travertine is a beautiful natural stone for your bathroom, but it can be tricky to clean. It is a porous stone, so take care to when cleaning it.

I would recommend a specialty cleanser that is safe for natural stone. Make sure not to use anything that is acidic, as it can damage and etch the surface. This includes some cleansers, vinegar, citrus based products, and fruit juices.

A good line of cleansers to try is StoneTech by DuPont. They are gentle, neutral products designated safe for natural stone.
If this does not work, you should consult a professional about restoring it back to its original beauty.

Good luck and let me know how it turns out!
Mrs. Clean