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Posted on May 24, 2016 at 4:07 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on May 24, 2016 at 4:09 pm.

5 Ways To Keep Stone Countertops Looking Great
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  1. Use Neutral Cleaners When it comes to natural stone countertops, it’s safer to avoid acidic and ammonia based products. Stick with neutral cleaners such as Lavenet and Lavenet Green. If you enjoy cooking (like I do) and want to disinfect your countertops after preparing a meal, use Sani-Tyze. These cleaners will not harm or … ∞

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Posted on May 17, 2016 at 4:05 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on May 17, 2016 at 4:12 pm.

Stone Care For Buildings (Special BOMA Edition)
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Many of you know that we restore residential and commercial natural stone. This week, we’ll focus on our commercial restoration and maintenance since we have the BOMA 2016 Show coming up this week.   How is stone care different for commercial buildings? First off, compared to a residential setting, there is a ton more foot … ∞

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Posted on May 9, 2016 at 5:25 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on December 12, 2023 at 7:35 pm.

The Sustainability of Natural Stone
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When you choose natural stones such as marble and granite in your home or building, you’re not just picking a beautiful floor or top, you’re also using a sustainable material. So why should you consider “Green Building?” First off, let’s define what that is. According to the Natural Stone Institute (formerly Marble Institute of America): … ∞

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Posted on May 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on May 4, 2016 at 6:52 pm.

Almaza Jewelers: A Family-Run Business That Sparkles
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This week we are posting our first guest blog written by Alissa Noshie Moyse. We are thrilled to feature an amazing Houston based family-run business, Almaza Jewelers. With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to highlight this lovely company and family who are in the stone business too. Only difference is their stones … ∞

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