How to Clean Natural Stone Floors and Counters Without Damage

Stone surfaces add beauty and value to any home — but they also require the right cleaner. Using the wrong product can dull floors, etch soft stones, or weaken sealers. That’s why cleaning pros need a simple system to know exactly what goes where.

Sh-Clean — The Safe Choice for ALL STONE FLOORS

Sh-Clean is our pH-neutral cleaner made for daily floor care, especially when you’re working on softer, more delicate stones. Floors are more vulnerable because they cover large areas, get a lot of traffic, and often include naturally porous materials.

Use Sh-Clean on stone FLOORS made of:

• Marble

• Travertine

• Limestone

• Terrazzo

• Flagstone

• Sealed wood & lacquered floors (non-stone but still delicate)

• And more 

Why Sh-Clean is the right choice for floors

• pH-neutral → won’t etch or dull the stone

• Safe for ALL floor types

• Gentle but effective for everyday soil

• No VOCs → better for your health while mopping large areas

• Highly economical

If it’s a stone floor, the answer is simple: Sh-Clean is your product.

Red Juice — For COUNTERS, BACKSPLASHES & SHOWERS (Silica-Based Only)

When it comes to kitchen counters, bathroom counters, backsplashes, and showers, the main question is:

Is the stone silica-based?

If the surface is silica-based (harder and more durable), you can confidently use Red Juice for a deeper clean.

Use Red Juice on:

• Granite

• Quartz

• Quartzite

• Slate

• Sandstone

Perfect for:

• Kitchen counters: grease, fingerprints, cooking oils

• Bathroom counters: toothpaste, makeup, daily grime

• Showers: body oils, mild soap residue

• Backsplashes: cooking splatter, oils, and grime

Important rule:

If the counter or backsplash is marble, travertine, or limestone, DO NOT use Red Juice.
Use Sh-Clean instead.

Fast Rule for Training Your Cleaning Techs

You can teach your team this simple script:

Floors? → Sh-Clean. Always.

Stone floors are delicate → pH neutral only.

Counters, showers & backsplashes?

• If it’s granite, quartz, quartzite, slate, sandstone → Red Juice

• If it’s marble, travertine, limestone → Sh-Clean

This removes guesswork and protects sensitive surfaces every time.

How to Clean Stone Surfaces — Step-by-Step

1. Stone Floors (Using Sh-Clean)

1. Dilute Sh-Clean (40:1 for daily cleaning).

2. Sweep or vacuum thoroughly to remove grit.

3. Mop lightly with a Sh-Mop

4. — avoid oversaturating the floor.

5. Work in sections for an even clean.

6. Let it air dry. No rinsing needed.

2. Silica-Based Counters, Showers & Backsplashes (Using Red Juice)

(Granite, quartz, quartzite, slate, sandstone)

1. Spray Red Juice directly onto the surface.

2. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes to break down oils and residue.

3. Lightly scrub with a non-scratch pad or microfiber if needed.

4. Wipe clean with a microfiber towel.

5. Buff dry for a streak-free finish.

Why This Combo Works

✔ Sh-Clean protects delicate floors and soft stone
✔ Red Juice gives power-cleaning for hard stone counters and showers
✔ Both are VOC-free and safe for daily use
✔ Easy system for your cleaning techs to follow
✔ Professional results your clients can see

Final Takeaway

Stone surfaces are an investment — and choosing the right cleaner is what keeps that investment protected for years to come. The wrong product can dull floors, etch soft stones, or weaken sealers, which is why cleaning pros need a clear, reliable system that removes all the guesswork.

And the best part?
You only need two highly economical, professional-grade products to do it right: Sh-Clean for all stone floors and delicate surfaces, and Red Juice for silica-based counters, backsplashes, and showers.
Simple, effective, and built to deliver long-lasting results — the Speed Cleaning way.