First, some general information about marble. Marble is a type of limestone and is therefore softer and more porous than, for example, granite. This also means it scratches more easily and stains are more likely to set. Sand and water are the enemy of any type of natural stone, including marble. Marble is metamorphosed limestone, consisting of very pure calcium carbonate. The different types of marble have densities between 2500 and 2800 kg/m3. Due to its beautiful, almost transparent light refraction, firmness, relative isotropy, and homogeneity, marble is highly sought after as a building material and in sculpture. The temperatures and pressures required to transform limestone into marble are so high that any fossils present in the limestone are destroyed.
Here are 6 tips to optimally protect your marble!
- Clean products immediately after a stain appears. This sounds obvious, but we find that not everyone does this. Doing so significantly reduces the chance of stains setting.
- Only use products suitable for marble. Use pH-neutral products and always avoid products containing abrasives. Also, definitely do not use products containing ingredients like citric acid.
- Use a clean cloth or paper towel. Avoid items like scouring pads, as these can damage your marble products.
- Marble is a sensitive stone and consists of 90% lime, keep this in mind when using marble accessories. Marble is a porous stone, which means it is sensitive to fats and acids.
- We recommend only cleaning/dusting our accessories with a clean damp cloth.
- Avoid cutting on marble. Because marble is a relatively soft natural stone, scratches quickly appear on it. So, avoid cutting on the surface. Serving something on marble is fine, but keep in mind that stains can set in.
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