Released on: November 13, 2007, 10:33 am

Press Release Author: Stone Care International

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Stone Care International\'s Holiday Stone Care Tips

Press Release Body: Increased traffic in your home - from dinner parties to
overnight guests - creates wear and tear on your stone (marble, granite, limestone,
slate and travertine) surface investments. This makes protecting your stone surface
investments - countertops, walls, vanities and floors - a must during the holiday
season. Stone Care International, Inc. (SCI) offers before and after the holiday
tips to ensure all your stone surfaces are clean and protected.

Preparing for Guests

. Test the Sealer - Before Uncle Bob and Aunt Martha arrive, take a few minutes to
determine if your stone surface requires resealing. Simply place a drop of water on
the surface and let it sit for 15 minutes. If the surface darkens or the water is
absorbed into the surface, reseal as soon as possible. If it remains on the surface,
clean it up. there is no need to reseal. Continue to maintain the surface with
water-based daily stone cleaners.

If the stone does require resealing, select a water-based stone sealer like Stone
Spray-N-Seal® that protects the surface from staining and is safe for kitchen and
bathroom use. This and similar products are available in Home Depot's kitchen
department. The sealer is ideal for both countertop and floor use and prevents
water and food-oil stains.

. Prevent Dull Surfaces - Polish your stone countertops and vanities to enhance
color, prevent dulling, avoid beverage rings and shun shower wall streaks before the
guests arrive. If you are polishing countertops, be sure to use a product that is
safe for kitchen and bathroom use, such as International Stone Polish®.

. Last Minute Clean Up With a Touch of Winterberry - If the seal is good and your
surfaces are protected, be sure to wash stone surfaces before guests arrive with a
water-based stone cleaner. For a hint of winterberry fragrance to set the holiday
mood, use Clean EnCounters® with winterberry available at www.stonecare.com.

Use products made for stone surfaces that do not require rinsing. Always avoid any
acids, harsh chemicals, oils and standing water. Also, when using cleaners on
countertops, ensure they are safe for food handling.

After the Holidays

. Once the guests are gone, check your stone surfaces to identify any stains. To
remove stains use a product that contains poultice powder. Poultice powders work by
reabsorbing stubborn stains from the natural stone surface.

For more stone care tips visit www.countertopcare.com and www.stonecare.com.

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Contact Details: Stone Care International
Ziada Mrisho
410.783.0045
ziada@stonecare.com