Easy care for marble and granite
Use the right cleaner, remove grit gently and deal with spills quickly.
1. Know your stone
Ask for the stone name, finish and any treatment already applied. Keep the care instructions with your purchase record.
Marble can get dull marks from acids. A dull patch may be a damaged finish rather than dirt. Harder scrubbing may make it worse.
2. Keep cleaning gentle
Use a cleaner suitable for your stone and follow its label. A neutral stone cleaner is a common choice. Use a soft cloth or mop. Rinse and dry as directed.
Remove loose sand and grit gently. Safe, non-slip entrance mats can help keep dirt off the floor.
3. Take care with spills
Blot spills quickly with a soft cloth. Do not spread them across the surface. Keep vinegar, lemon-based cleaners and strong toilet cleaners away from acid-sensitive stone.
Use coasters and suitable protective mats. Ask for advice before trying a strong treatment on a stubborn mark.
4. Ask about protection
Some stone may benefit from a treatment that reduces staining. Ask whether it is needed and when it should be checked again.
A sealer does not make stone stain-proof and does not stop acid marks. Follow advice for the actual stone and product.
Clean gently and check the cause of a mark before scrubbing.
General educational guidance. Discuss the actual material, finish and installation with a suitable supplier or installer for your project.
Have a requirement in mind?
Tell us what you are planning, or visit our premises to discuss it.