Stone floor care: Do not use any kind of detergent, cleaner or disinfectant on stone floors especially tile. Tile floors are porous. The detergent seeps down into the tile where removal is impossible. The sticky residue then attracts dirt and the buildup begins. Over time, the detergent softens the adhesive on the back of the tile causing them to loosen.

*A soft nylon scrub brush and very hot water removes some of the dirt trapped in the tile. Dry with a clean towel as you scrub the floor in small sections.

Clean stone floors; marble, tile, granite and slate with hot water only using a heavy duty terry towel over your Mary Moppins Mop Head. My mop works with terry towels and holds them in place while you clean. Never use vinegar on any kind of a stone floor it will pit the floor with time. Marble and granite floors must be dried as they are mopped to prevent water spots from forming. Even with this additional job, a large kitchen and dining area can be completely mopped and dried in under 10 minutes.

Remove stains in grout with my Stain Eraser. It works like a pencil eraser to remove stains without removing the color from colored grout. It erases soap residue and mildew from bathroom grout as well.

If you have a specific problem with your stone floor, head to www.ntc-stone.com for help. Fred Hueston is a leading expert on stone flooring.