Every home - small, big, apartment, or vacation home - gets damp and dirty. There's not just one way to keep your house clean, dry, and tidy. There's a lot, but tell you what, there is a smarter way to get this job done. We assure you - the more you use them, the easier it gets. If it starts to overwhelm you, don't be. Let's get this one step at a time. In this article, we will focus more on the wettest area in your house. You will learn how to keep these areas clean and dry along with the most effective and recommended cleaning products from Caesarstone and Lithofin. The Road to Domestication Cleaning and maintaining your house can seem like one of the biggest challenging tasks - but it doesn't have to be. You can't clean the entire house all at once. In fact, you don't need to. You can clean specific areas of your house and still maintain high hygiene standards. Start with the Bathroom & Shower followed by the Kitchen and Laundry. Bathroom and Shower The bathroom and shower require a deep clean at least twice a week to keep it healthy and safe. No one wants to take a shower in a dirty and damp bathroom or soak themselves in a germ-infested bathtub. A lot of things can go wrong when you don't maintain your bathroom clean. Aside from exposing yourself to harmful bacteria, a dirty bathroom and shower can significantly reduce the lifespan of the stone surfaces around the toilet, shower tub, drains, and faucets. Kitchen The most frequently used surface in a home is the kitchen. Regular cleaning of kitchen surfaces can help to keep germs and bacteria away. Using our topmost quality products from Lithofin, it's pretty easy to clean various types of kitchen surfaces like countertops. Ill show you how in the next pages. Laundry Our laundry room is the cleaning control center, so it's no surprise that it begins to get dirty and filthy over time. Most people tend to forget that as dirty clothes arrive for their makeover, they leave a lot of dirt behind the area. Our laundry room needs a deep clean too. The Cleaning Supply Closet These are some of the best everyday cleaning products for your stone surfaces. Caesarstone Spray Cleaner - 475ml In spite of what people commonly think or believe, Caesarstone Spray Cleaner has been specifically formulated to keep your stone surfaces looking their best. Maintaining the beauty of your stone in your kitchen, laundry, bathroom, and shower shouldn't be impossible. It comes packaged in a convenient 475ml trigger spray pack. This product is ideal for everyday cleaning and maintenance. Also, Caesarstone Spray Cleaner is quick and easy to use, cleaning the surface without staining, streaking, or leaving unwanted marks. Caesarstone Cream Cleanser - 250ml In spite of what people commonly think or believe, Caesarstone Spray Cleaner has been specifically formulated to keep your stone surfaces looking their best. Maintaining the beauty of your stone in your kitchen, laundry, bathroom, and shower shouldn't be impossible. It comes packaged in a convenient 475ml trigger spray pack. This product is ideal for everyday cleaning and maintenance. Also, Caesarstone Spray Cleaner is quick and easy to use, cleaning the surface without staining, streaking, or leaving unwanted marks. Edco Merrifibre Universal Microfibre Cloth White- 3 Pcs Per Pack Edco Merrifibre Universal Microfibre Cloth is ideal for use on natural stone and engineered stone surfaces. It is scratch-free & lint-free. It is reusable & machine washable. It's a non-scratching cloth, quickly and completely removes oily or firmly residues and stains. Few tips on how to keep your stone surfaces looking their best! For general cleaning use Caesarstone Spray Cleaner. The instructions are very easy. Clean with product using Caesarstone Spray Cleaner. Rinse with a damp cloth Edco Merrifibre Universal Microfibre Cloth White Then, dry with a paper towel For typical stubborn marks such as pen marks and even metal marks from keys or knives, use the Caesarstone Cream Cleanser. Lithofin MN Bathroom - 500ml Cleaner Spray Lithofin MN Bathroom Cleaner - 500ml is a ready-to-use, acid-free cleaner designed specifically for stone showers, especially sensitive materials such as marble and limestone. Lithofin MN Bathroom Cleaner - 500ml is fast acting & easy use cleaner that is highly effective at removing soap scum, body oil, and other dirt found over your shower surfaces. How To Use: Spray Lithofin MN Bathroom Cleaner on the entire surface. Allow the product to work briefly, then wipe the surface with Edco White Power Pads Surface may have to be rinsed & buffed with a dry Edco Merrifibre Universal Microfibre Cloth White. Please Note: do not allow to dry on the surface. Waxed surfaces may appear slightly duller after use. Coverage: up to 50m2/litre. For more stubborn dirt we recommend Lithofin MN Power-Clean. Lithofin MN Power-Clean Lithofin MN Power clean is ideal for cleaning marble, natural and engineered stone. It is free of solvents, low in odour and economical in use. It is a mildly alkaline cleaner, which contains a balanced mixture of cleaning components which guarantee optimal performance. How To Use: Apply and evenly distribute Cleaner for Grout Residue MN Power Clean diluted up to 1:10 and lightly scrub the surface with Edco White Power Pad In case of stubborn dirt deposits, apply undiluted or diluted up to 1:5 with a soft brush and distribute. Allow the product to work for 10 to 20 minutes; brush occasionally. Do not allow to dry by adding water if necessary. Brush again before wiping up. On large areas, use a squeegee to remove the product. Wash the surface thoroughly with clean water. If the result is not satisfactory, repeat the process allowing the product to work longer and brushing a just little harder. Please Note: avoid splashes on sensitive areas such as metal or wood, painted or varnished surfaces, wall paper, etc. Always test the product in an inconspicuous area prior to use. Coverage: approx. 10-30m2 per litre Advice: for removing wax layers and the like, we recommend Lithofin WAX-OFF. For cement residues and rust discolorations on granite, gneiss and similar acid resistant stones, use Lithofin MN Builders' Clean. Lithofin MN Easy-Clean Lithofin MN Easy-Clean is a special product from Lithofin comes in a spray bottle and is designed for everyday cleaning of small stone surfaces such as kitchen bench-tops, tabletops, bathroom vanity tops, and wall tiles. How To Use: Spray Lithofin MN Easy-Clean on the entire surface. Allow the product to work briefly, then wipe the surface with Edco Merrifibre Universal Microfibre Cloth White. Surface may have to be buffed with a dry cloth. Please Note: do not spray on hot surfaces. Coverage: up to 20m2 per bottle. For more stubborn dirt we recommend Lithofin MN Power-Clean. Maintaining your stone surfaces is tough work but if done correctly with the use of our recommended products, they'll keep their beauty and last for years to come. Be sure to always follow the instructions from Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets accordingly to avoid future complications and to keep your stone surfaces in pristine condition. If you have stubborn marks which still can't be removed, chat to one of our team experts now or kindly give us a call at 03-9429 1223 or email us at enquiries@stonedoctor.com.au. We are looking forward to assisting you with any inquiries you have.