How to Care for Diatomaceous Earth Products

🧴 Choose Gentle Cleaning Agents

Avoid harsh chemicals or greasy cleaners, which can clog the pores and reduce absorbency. Instead, opt for natural, non-toxic options like:

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

• Diluted Castile soap (like our all-purpose liquid Castile soap)

These are safe, effective, and kind to both maintaining your diatomaceous earth products and the planet.

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🪥 Use a Slightly Abrasive Brush

For regular cleaning, use a bamboo pot scrub brush. It’s gentle enough not to damage the surface but tough enough to get deep into the mat’s or soap dishes' pores to effectively remove dirt, residue, or buildup.

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🎯 Spot Treat Stains

Got a tough stain? Try this:

• Make a paste with baking soda + vinegar

• Gently scrub with your brush

• For stubborn spots, use the included fine grit sanding tool. 

• For deep, set-in stains, bleach may be needed.

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🚿 Rinse Thoroughly

After scrubbing or spot-treating, make sure to rinse well with water to remove all cleaning residues. Let it fully dry before stepping or placing anything back on top.

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☀️ Sunlight Revival

Diatomite loves the sun! After deep cleaning, place your mat, caddy or soap dishes outside for a few hours to:

• Dry completely through

• Naturally disinfect

• Assist in naturally bleaching any stains.

This simple step helps restore freshness and function.

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🪨 Refreshing the Entire Surface

Want to bring your mat back to life completely? Here's how to rejuvenate absorbency:

1. Find your fine grit sandpaper – One was included with your product or 220 grit that can easily be purchased at your local hardware store

2. Work in a ventilated area or wear a mask – To avoid breathing in fine dust during sanding. We suggest doing this outside.

3. Gently sand the entire surface – This opens up the pores, removes buildup, and restores full absorbency. 

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🎥 Watch: How to Clean Your Diatomite Mat, Soap Dish, or Sink Caddy

Prefer to see it in action? We’ve got you covered! 👉 Watch this quick step-by-step video showing how to clean, refresh, and maintain your diatomite products the right way.

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💚 Shop Our Diatomite Collection:

• [Diatomite Bath Mat]

• [Diatomite Sink Caddy]

• [Diatomite Soap Dish with labels]

• [Diatomite Soap Dish Geometric]

  
  All designed for a clean, dry, and plastic-free home.

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✅ Final Tips for Long-Term Use

• Never use oily products— they may stain the stone.

• Always place mats on flat, hard surfaces (never on carpets or soft mats).

• Handle with care—diatomaceous earth is natural stone and may crack if dropped.

Your diatomite products are built to last—but with a little care, they’ll stay clean, fresh, and ultra-absorbent for the long haul.