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With proper care the lasting beauty of stone such as marble and granite can be maintained. However, these can be easily damaged through incorrect care. How to clean and care for marble and natural stone *Clean with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. *Marble and granite can be easily scratched, use non abrasive products and be careful when scrubbing. Use coasters and put plastic under cosmetics. *Both marble and granite can be burned. Hot pots and pans should not be placed directly on surfaces. *Natural stone is porous, clean up spills as they happen to prevent cracks down the line. Dry marble and granite surfaces after cleaning. It is recommended to seal your surfaces about once a year. *Natural stone can react to acidic substances Domestic cleaners, fruit juices and vinegar can mark surfaces. Tea, cosmetics, oils and inks can stain surfaces. Wipe up spills as soon as they occur. *Do not use bleach or domestic cleaners. You will need a PH-neutral product. The Lithofin range, is highly acclaimed. They also have a technical advice line for any queries you may have. Note that marble is softer, more porous and less stain resistant than granite. Granite and quartz are better suited to be used as kitchen worktops. |
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