This has come up several times and I’d like to know what to tell my customers. Is it safe for my customers to use pine-type cleaners on their marble floors? How about a ceramic tile floor?

Pine-type cleaners are not recommended for polished stone surfaces . They contain harsh chemicals that can etch the stone. However, they work well, and are safe to use, on ceramic tile.

TIP Let your customers know that few grocery stores carry cleaners for marble and stone surfaces. Urge them to stay away from general floor cleaners and waxes and to prchase only products specifically designed for stone.