Maintaining Marble After Restoration: Tips & Best Practices
Natural stone, such as marble, immediately elevates a room. Aesthetically, the smooth, shiny surface looks beautiful. Practically, natural stone is durable and long-lasting. However, marble still has its limits. After repeated wear and tear, especially with acidic spills in the kitchen and dirty shoes on the floor, your marble surfaces need professional help.
At Cleaner Image Marble & Surface Restoration, we specialize in restoring marble and other surfaces so you can enjoy their beautiful aesthetics and durable practicality again. Many of our customers wonder about maintaining marble after restoration, though. The following tips and best practices will keep your marble looking and functioning at its best.
Prevent Spills Before They Happen
Our first suggestion is to try to prevent spills before they happen. We know you can’t see into the future, but you can anticipate accidents. We’re all human and accidentally spill something sometimes. Place coasters, placemats, hot pads, rugs, and other protective items on your marble surfaces to prevent spills and messes from reaching your restored marble.
A good sealant can also protect your restored marble from spills. We can seal your marble surfaces before we leave, and the sealant should last for half a year or more. Alternatively, some people prefer to buy sealants and apply them independently. While doing so can successfully seal your marble’s surface, it’s not as thorough as a professional sealant job.
Immediately Blot Spills When They Happen
Even with protective items and a good sealant in place, spills will happen. You must respond immediately to prevent the spill from spreading or breaking down the seal to permeate the marble. Blot the spill with a highly absorbent cloth so you don’t spread it or cause it to absorb into the marble. Rinse the area with warm soapy water as soon as you’ve cleaned up the spill.
Use Mild, Non-Abrasive Soap for Regular Cleaning
What kind of soap should you use for emergency rinses and regular cleaning? A mild, non-abrasive one with a neutral pH. Acidic cleaners, especially those containing vinegar or lemon, can break down the marble sealant and hurt the marble underneath. Scrubbing powders, rust removers, and similar products can have the same effect.
We recommend rinsing and cleaning your marble surfaces with a mixture of mild dish soap and warm water. A dish soap and water mixture will clean your spills without hurting the marble. You can also dry-mop marble floors.
Use these tips and best practices for maintaining marble after restoration to treat your marble with care. Protect it, quickly respond to spills, and clean your marble carefully. Cleaner Image Marble & Surface Restoration can help if you need professional stone restoration after a major spill or for another reason.
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