Blot
up spills immediately. Marble is much more sensitive than granite to
acidic substances like wine, coffee, fruit juices, tomato sauce, sodas,
toiletry products and cleaning products that can etch(dull) the surface
finish and lead to marble stains.
Use
coasters under all glasses, bottles and cans. Bottles, cans and glasses
that contain acidic drinks may etch the polish or damage the surface.
Dust
mop your marble floor tile regularly. Use a clean, dry, non-treated
dust-mop. Be careful using a vacuum cleaner. Worn parts or grit jammed by
the wheels may scratch the surface.
Use
doormats inside and out along with runners and area rugs. Grit, dirt and
sand carried in by our shoes are abrasive and will war and scratch marble
floor tiles.
Don’t
use generic, store-bought cleaning products of any kind. Cleaning marble
with products bought at your local store that contain acids, alkalis and
other chemicals can etch or damage the countertop surface or degrade the
sealant leaving the stone more vulnerable to staining.
Don’t
use vinegar, ammonia, lemon or orange for cleaning marble.
Don’t
use bathroom, tub and tile or grout cleaners. The powders and even the
‘soft’ creams contain abrasives that will scratch and dull the surface.
Don’t
sit or stand on your countertops. They are not flexible and do not
typically have a backing, so too much weight is one spot could cause a
crack.
Don’t
place toiletry products directly on your countertop surface. Hair
products, toothpaste, perfumes, colognes, nail products, creams, lotions
and potions, may stain or damage the surface or etch the polish leaving a
ring.
