With varying color schemes and unique veins, many choose marble to decorate their home for a look that is timeless. Marble never goes out of style and one of the more popular places where marble is installed are kitchens where it adds so much to the room and compliments kitchen furnishings very well. Marble is incredibly sturdy and is heat resistant which is perfect for many activities that are done in the kitchen such as baking or cooking.

One can place a piping hot baking sheet on the countertop for example and the heat will dissipate quickly while the marble itself doesn’t get damaged. What many people unfortunately forget however, is that marble is a natural stone that is softer than others and is more porous which makes it vulnerable to stains and scratches. Adding a sealer to protect the marble drastically improves it’s lifespan as it protects against any acidic substances that come in contact with the marble.

With marble in the kitchen, it is imperative to apply a sealer to the marble because of the many acidic substances it is vulnerable to such as vegetable juice or vinegar. All it takes is just a little bit of lime juice that sprayed on to the marble when cut to create etching and stains. The chances of this happening is reduced if cleaned immediately, but without a sealer these substances will wear away and stain, etch, and remove the shine from the marble. Cleaning marble countertops should happen often in a busy kitchen and can only be done with soap, water, and a light sponge to wipe it clean.

Many people make the mistake of using old-fashioned cleaning substances such as using all purpose cleaners, citrus, and vinegar to clean and while that may be fine for concrete for example, it is disastrous for marble. Acidic substances of any kind should be avoided at all costs, even if the marble has a sealer. All these precautions do not stop people from installing marble in their kitchen however and it’s likely they’ll never stop.

Marble is incredibly artistic and can turn a good looking kitchen to work of art. Keep these precautions in mind, and you’ll be enjoying pristine marble for a much longer time. It os because of these reasons that if your marble countertop is damaged or dulled, our professional marble restoration service in Miami, Florida is well worth the effort.