Limestone is a natural stone that is derived from calcium carbonate. It is a soft stone that turns harder on exposure to excess heat and temperature. This converts limestone into marble, which is one of the hardest tiling materials.

The limestone tiles require high maintenance due to their soft texture. They are prone to scratches and stains, which makes them least durable. At times, the texture of the tiles loses its luster. Its color fades away and becomes dull. The streaky appearance needs to be dealt with care to maintain the life of the stone.

This occurs due to inappropriate cleaning methods. Sometimes we use harsh chemicals and detergents on the flooring. At times, you fail to rinse the flooring after the cleaning process. The dust and chemicals on the surface get accumulated and produce streaks on the tile surface.

The physical characteristics of limestone are similar to glass tiles. Whenever, you spill water on the glass window and fail to wipe it, you can find the stains of water that gets trapped on the screen. Similarly, the water that lays on the limestone tiles gets dried up to produce streaks on the surface.

These stains can be cleaned easily. Firstly, purchase a heavy duty tile cleaner. Mix it in 1:4 parts of water. Stir the mixture thoroughly and spread it on the floor. Allow the mixture to soak on the floor for 10 to 15 minutes. Now, clean the floor with fresh water.

Clean the floor thoroughly so that you can't find a trace of cleaner or stain on the surface. Remember to buff dry the surface with a cotton pad or cloth. This ensures that there aren't any water deposits on the surface. Thus, you'll be able to maintain the shine and shimmer of limestone tiles for a long time.

The process is cumbersome and difficult to realize on every day basis. Hence, you should conduct the regime at least once in a week or fortnight. These simple care and maintenance techniques can bring back the beauty of the unique natural stone.