How to Protect Your Marble the best?

How to protect your marble? Whether you install honed or polished marble, the beautiful natural stone will visually transform your space for the better? Whether it is honed or finished, you will want to keep your marble in great shape for years to come. Doing so will not require any sort of extensive labor, but rather a few key steps you can take.

Marble Sealing

To start, you should always make sure your marble, honed or polished, is properly sealed. Sealing will help prevent liquid and stains from working their way down into the pores of the stone. You will generally need to re-seal your marble about once every few months. Keeping up on cleaning is always a good idea for any stone as well.

Avoiding Spills

You will want to be as cautious as possible around your marble, especially if it is in a high-traffic area like a kitchen. Try to avoid any spills and clean up any that do occur as soon as they happen.

Items to be Avoided on Marble Surfaces

Lastly, besides the differing characteristics of honed and polished finishes, the material may be the same and because of this, there are everyday items that can cause damage. The following items can damage natural stone and should be avoided on the surfaces or used with care:

• Beverages containing alcohol
• Juices from fruit
• Coffee
• Tea
• Vinegar
• Mustard
• Tomato products
• Carbonated beverages
• Salad dressings
• Butter
• Cosmetics
• Acidic cleaners
• products containing Alkali
• abrasive cleaner pads

Using Spray Sealant

You can give your marble a little protection from stains and etching by using spray sealant at least once a month. You’re still going to have to wipe up spills immediately to avoid damage, but the sealant will give you a little more time to mop before the staining starts.

Using Hydrogen Peroxide

So what do you do when you spill something on your marble countertop and it stains? You can rub on hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of ammonia. Do not put more than a few drops of ammonia because it’s a weak acid and can damage you counter. You want just want enough to dissolve the stain. If it’s a paint stain, use a dull razor to carefully scrape it off. If you cannot remove a stain, you can hire a professional to remove the surface sealant and the stain. This will leave your counter with a honed finish, which is more matte than the glossy surface on most counters.

Using Marble Polishing Powder

To remove etching, use a marble polishing powder. Wet the counter surface, sprinkle on the powder and rub with a soft, damp cloth, or use a buffer pad on a low-speed drill. Buff until the etch goes away and the shine returns.

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Sources

www.gmswerks.com/blog/article/polished-vs.-honed-natural-stone-which-should-you-choose

marble.com/articles/what-is-honed-marble

www.marmol.com/keeping-it-clean/materials-avoid-cleaning-marble/

www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-marble-countertops