09.28.09

How to Avoid Problems With Marble Counters in The Kitchen

Posted in How To, housecleaning tips tagged , , , , at 5:56 pm by cleaningproz

This is a second in a series on caring for your marble counter tops and marble floors.

You can preserve your kitchen countertops for many years by taking some precautions:

  • Always use a cutting mat (or cutting board with a towel underneath it) when working with any acidic foods such as lemons, vinegar or alcohol or foods such as beets which can discolor the surface.
  • Blot (don’t wipe) any spills with a paper towel immediately. Then wash the area with dish soap and water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Be especially careful with spilled sodas, ketchup, orange juice, lemonade and wine.
  • Always place a hot pan on a trivet, mat or cutting board, never directly on the marble.
  • Never allow wet dishes, glasses or water to stand on a marble   for any length of time.
  • Always brush off any salt or other gritty stuff before wiping your marble counter tops.
  •  Use a mat, trivet or cloth under anything that might possibly scratch your counter.

Marble needs to be resealed every year or two. To test the seal on your marble, place a few drops of water on a clean counter or floor and see if they retain the perfect bubble shape after 15-20 minutes. For a selection of marble sealers try Marble-Cleaning-Products.com or StoneCare.com

 

 

Have you had any “marble experiences” of your own?  If so, please share.

 

4 Comments »

  1. springcleaningservices said,

    10/04/2009 at 11:50 am

    we are a new cleaning company i i found your blog about marble protection very intresting and educational will look ou for other blogs that could be of help to our cleaning service.

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  2. temizlikurunleri said,

    10/08/2009 at 6:58 am

    I liked your site. I found lots of useful things. Thanks

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