It’s worth the trouble of keeping your marble tabletop clean and shiny once you see how nice it looks. Stubborn stains can make this seem impossible. Read on for some pointers from TipNut on how to successfully manage marble stain removal and help your marble countertops get their gorgeous gleam back.
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Know what you’re up against. It’s incredibly easy to damage marble. A lot of the liquids and sauces you keep in your cupboard can cause hard-to-remove stains. Also, fruit juices, wine and coffee are notorious for leaving stubborn stains. Olive oil, barbecue sauce, ketchup and especially grease splatters could all lead to long-lasting stains if you’re not careful. That’s because marble is porous and can easily soak up liquids. This is where marble stains come from.
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Apply a sealant. An important step in marble stain removal is keeping the damage from setting in too deep in the marble. One way to pull this off is to make sure you protect you marble countertops and floors with a layer of sealant. It’ll be easy for you to efficiently get rid of the stains since the sealant keeps the dirt on the surface layer.
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Clean up spills quickly. It’s also good practice to remember to always clean up any spills of any kind as soon as they happen. Ketchup on your marble? Little drops of olive oil on your counter? Don’t put off wiping these off, thinking it won’t matter if you clean up the spill right away or in an hour. It matters because the longer you leave them there, the higher the chances of your marble countertops absorbing those spills. Even if you do have a layer of sealant in place, sooner or later, you will end up with some stains. Sealants only work perfectly when they are brand new. Even then, why take the chance? It won’t take you more than a few moments to mop up those spills, so deal with them as soon as you can.
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Mix your own stain removers. Sometimes, the best stain removers are the ones you make yourself. That way, you’re absolutely sure you aren’t using any substances harmful to the marble surfaces in your home.
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Test your removers. When you try out the solution on your marble countertops, make sure to start from the sides. That way, if the solution damages the marble, it won’t be so obvious. Test out every solution you have before you apply it to the rest of the surface.
Don’t have the time or patience to make this happen, though? No worries. Call in a professional stone care specialist to handle the marble stain removal for you. That way, all you have to do is sit and wait until it’s done.
Keep your marble surfaces clear of stains. MB Stone Care provides marble stain removal services to help you keep your home spotless and stain-free. For assistance and information, contact us today!
