Mastering Stone Maintenance: A Professional’s Guide to Using Ajour Stone Soap

Whether you manage a hotel lobby, a historic property, or a high-end residential portfolio, you already know that natural stone care requires precision and the right products. That’s where Ajour Stone Soap comes in.

But even with the best cleaner on hand, your results depend on how you use it. This professional guide walks you through exactly how to integrate Ajour Stone Soap into your routine for long-term surface protection, a consistent natural finish, and safer workflows.

Step 1: Know Your Surface

Before cleaning begins, always identify:

• Type of stone – Is it marble, limestone, travertine, slate, granite?
• Finish – Honed, polished, or textured?
• Previous treatments – Has the surface been sealed, waxed, or left raw?

Ajour Stone Soap is ideal for sealed and unsealed natural stone, particularly acid-sensitive materials like marble and limestone, thanks to its pH-neutral composition.

Step 2: Dilution Matters

Ajour is highly concentrated, so correct dilution is key to performance and economy.

• Daily maintenance: 1 capful in 5 litres of warm water
• Post-restoration cleaning: 2–3 capfuls in 5 litres (for deeper nourishment)
• Machine application (auto scrubbers): Follow manufacturer dilution settings

Tip: Use distilled or softened water in hard water areas to prevent streaking.

Step 3: Application Techniques

For Manual Cleaning:

• Use a soft mop or cloth—never abrasive pads
• Work in small sections, changing the water frequently
• Allow surfaces to air dry naturally to allow the nourishing layer to bond

For Deep Cleaning:

• Use a low-speed rotary scrubber with a white or beige pad
• Work evenly across the surface, using slow, overlapping passes
• Follow with a clean water rinse if needed

For Vertical Surfaces (e.g. shower walls or splashbacks):

• Apply diluted solution with a soft sponge or trigger spray bottle
• Let sit for 1–2 minutes
• Rinse with a damp microfibre cloth

Step 4: Frequency and Routine

• Daily / Weekly Use: On floors, bathrooms, kitchens, and reception areas
• Monthly / Periodic Use: After sealing, honing, or light resurfacing
• Seasonal / Preventative Use: In high-traffic commercial zones or public buildings

With regular use, Ajour creates a protective surface that actually makes future cleaning faster and easier.

Step 5: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t use alongside bleach, acidic descalers, or harsh degreasers
Don’t overapply—more isn’t better with Ajour; it’s about consistency
Don’t leave puddles—overwetting can damage softer stone over time

Who Should Use This Guide?

This protocol is trusted by:

• Facilities managers looking for safe, repeatable processes
• Cleaning contractors aiming to deliver high-end results to clients
• Historic building conservators working with sensitive heritage stone
• In-house caretakers of hotels, museums, and private estates

Ajour Stone Soap isn’t just a cleaning product—it’s a professional tool, built for those who need predictable, safe, and surface-specific performance. When used correctly, it becomes the cornerstone of an effective long-term maintenance plan for stone floors, countertops, and architectural features.

Want tailored advice or product support?
Get in touch with Crawshaws—we’ve been supporting stone care professionals across the UK for decades.