How To Clean Travertine

Travertine is a naturally porous limestone that is beloved for its warm, earthy appearance in showers and bathroom floors. However, its porous nature and calcium carbonate composition make it even more sensitive than marble to harsh cleaners.

Why Travertine Requires Gentle Cleaning

Like marble, travertine is calcium-based and will react with acids. But travertine has an additional challenge: its naturally pitted, porous surface can trap dirt, soap, and mildew deep in the stone. This is why:

  • Acidic cleaners cause etching, dullness, and permanent damage
  • Bleach can discolor or lighten the stone
  • Porous texture requires proper dwell time for cleaners to work into the stone
  • Unsealed travertine absorbs liquids quickly, making staining easy

ÁTHOS Bathroom Concentrate is pH-neutral and plant-based, designed to penetrate travertine's texture without causing chemical damage.

Common Travertine Problems

  • Soap scum trapped in porous surface
  • Hard water stains and mineral deposits
  • Pink biofilm (bacterial growth) in textured areas
  • Mold and mildew in grout lines and pits
  • Dingy, dull appearance from buildup
  • White or chalky residue from previous vinegar use

Daily Cleaning: Travertine Showers & Bathrooms

What You Need:

  • ÁTHOS Bathroom Cleaner
  • Microfiber Towels

Steps:

  1. After showering, spray ÁTHOS Bathroom Cleaner on travertine walls and floor
  2. Wipe with Microfiber Towel, working into textured areas
  3. Buff dry to prevent buildup in porous surface

Deep Cleaning: Travertine Showers & Bathrooms

What You Need:

  • ÁTHOS Bathroom Cleaner
  • Deep Cleaning Brushes
  • Microfiber Towels
  • Absorbent Reusable Towels
  • Stone Shine & Polish

Steps:

  1. Spray ÁTHOS Bathroom Cleaner generously on all travertine surfaces
  2. Let dwell for 5 minutes (critical for porous stone to penetrate)
  3. Use Deep Cleaning Brush to work cleaner into textured areas and grout lines
  4. Scrub gently in circular motions, focusing on pits and crevices
  5. Wipe away loosened grime with Absorbent Reusable Towels
  6. Rinse thoroughly with water or wipe with damp Microfiber Towel
  7. Dry completely with clean Microfiber Towel
  8. Apply Stone Shine & Polish and buff for added protection and shine

What NOT To Use On Travertine

  • Vinegar or any acidic cleaner (will etch the stone)
  • Bleach (can lighten or discolor)
  • Ammonia-based cleaners
  • Abrasive scrubbing pads (can scratch the surface)
  • High-pressure spray (can damage unsealed stone)

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