How to Clean Alabaster
Choose soft brushes., Wear latex or nylon gloves., Sweep away any dirt or debris., Dust your alabaster regularly.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose soft brushes.
Brushes that are soft to the touch, such as makeup or artists’ paint brushes are great for gently cleaning your alabaster.
Make sure these brushes are clean before using them.
Even a fingernail has the ability to scratch alabaster's naturally soft surface, so finding a brush that is gentle is pivotal to the cleaning process.
Avoid using rough surfaces, such as plastic cleaning brushes or steel wool pads, as these may scratch the surface and permanently damage the alabaster. -
Step 2: Wear latex or nylon gloves.
When physically handling alabaster, wear flexible gloves to prevent any moisture or oils from transferring from your hands to the stone, which can cause possible staining.
Even the slightest amount of moisture or oil can be harmful to a delicate piece of alabaster, so this preventative measure helps ward off unnecessary staining and damage. , Using your soft brush, gently dust the alabaster.
Use sweeping motions to remove dirt.
Do not attempt to wipe the alabaster with a dry cloth, as this may push the dirt further into the alabaster’s surface and make cleaning more difficult.
Some sources suggest that even using soft cloth may cause staining, so make sure you are using as little pressure as possible to remove the dust. , It is important to regularly maintain your alabaster, to keep it free of dust that may attract moisture and cause staining.
You can dust your alabaster as often as you would like, but be sure you are following the instructions above to not cause any new staining or damage.If a gentle dry cleaning is not enough to get the job done, proceed to the next method for alternative cleaning options. -
Step 3: Sweep away any dirt or debris.
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Step 4: Dust your alabaster regularly.
Detailed Guide
Brushes that are soft to the touch, such as makeup or artists’ paint brushes are great for gently cleaning your alabaster.
Make sure these brushes are clean before using them.
Even a fingernail has the ability to scratch alabaster's naturally soft surface, so finding a brush that is gentle is pivotal to the cleaning process.
Avoid using rough surfaces, such as plastic cleaning brushes or steel wool pads, as these may scratch the surface and permanently damage the alabaster.
When physically handling alabaster, wear flexible gloves to prevent any moisture or oils from transferring from your hands to the stone, which can cause possible staining.
Even the slightest amount of moisture or oil can be harmful to a delicate piece of alabaster, so this preventative measure helps ward off unnecessary staining and damage. , Using your soft brush, gently dust the alabaster.
Use sweeping motions to remove dirt.
Do not attempt to wipe the alabaster with a dry cloth, as this may push the dirt further into the alabaster’s surface and make cleaning more difficult.
Some sources suggest that even using soft cloth may cause staining, so make sure you are using as little pressure as possible to remove the dust. , It is important to regularly maintain your alabaster, to keep it free of dust that may attract moisture and cause staining.
You can dust your alabaster as often as you would like, but be sure you are following the instructions above to not cause any new staining or damage.If a gentle dry cleaning is not enough to get the job done, proceed to the next method for alternative cleaning options.
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