If you are lucky enough to have Marble or Granite for your counter top or floors, Congratulations! This type of stone surface, like Terrazzo, not only brings added beauty to your home, it also increases worth to your investment. Marble and other stone surfaces are also Eco friendly material which does not emit VOC’s. Marble has been used for centuries as a medium for building and Sculpure. It has survived the centuries in Greece, Rome and other cities where these stone were used extensively. However, this material is soft and porous and is easily scratched from foot traffic. If not sealed properly when first installed the life of this surface will be shortened considerably.
Today, daily maintenance is recommended to prolong the life of your Marble floor or counter tops. Counter tops are all the rage in today’s designs, can become stained and scratched also. Proper maintenance of these surfaces by cleaning properly every day and especially if there is anything spilled on the surface that could stain, it should be cleaned up immediately. To Clean on a daily basis, wipe with a clean, soft cloth after wetting with warm water and a gentle detergent. Acidic liquids, such as citrus juices, can easily scratch Marble. They must be Blotted up as soon as possible. After blotting up the spill, using clean water and soft cloth to clean, then dry with another clean and soft cloth (such as microfiber)
Even a diligent house keeper will find that the Marble surface will need a professional polishing and sealing at some point. We are able to easily erase away the dullness and scratches that comes eventually using a powder polishing process and for subborn stains, a poltice will be made and used and then after it has been allowed to set, a machine buffer will buff your Marble to a brillant shine.
We at Colonial Floor and Stone Care have over 20 years of experience to help you, the home owner; polish the dullness away! Call us at 305-731-2242 to have one of our Trained Craftsman explore the possibilities of polishing your Marble Floor or counter tops today.
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