Marble is a fine stone that is quarried, cut, and polished for use in upscale building work as well as high quality furniture construction. Marble can be white as well as a variety of other colors. Although a marble surface is genuinely beautiful, it does have a downside in that it is naturally porous and easily stained. Marble is actually etched by acids so even acidic soft drinks will damage the surface. It is imperative that any liquids that are spilled on a marble surface be cleaned up immediately, which is no different than a reaction to a spill on a piece of fine wood furniture. Never place a beverage container directly on a marble surface because it will leave a ring. All of this is easy to say but at times difficult to do. If you do get stains from liquid on your marble surfaces there is a marble repair kit available that will help with stains and light scratches.
Regular cleaning
Dust and grime should be removed from marble daily with a soft broom or mop and the surfaces should be washed a couple of times a week with nothing more than lukewarm water and then dried with a soft cloth. An excellent way to clean marble without leaving any streaks is with a soft chamois. A marble sealer can be used a couple of times a year but if you find any light surface scratches, these can be removed with a marble tile repair kit with fine polishing powders and cleansers.
Anyone who does have stone surfaces in their home or office should keep a marble and granite repair kit handy since it is easier to make minor touch ups when they happen rather than to let them wait.
Chip repair
Although granite in particular is a very tough material it can be chipped or cracked if a heavy object is dropped on it inadvertently. Depending on the damage, it may be a good idea to bring in a professional do make the repairs but it can be done by the homeowner with granite and marble chip repair kits that are available for purchase at MB Stone Care and Supply LLC. Everything that is needed to make the repair, including step-by-step instructions, are bundled into the repair kits.
Polyester or epoxy resins are good for repairing minor chips in marble and granite surfaces. An MB Stone Care kit includes color tints so that when the repair is made it is virtually unnoticeable.
If you do get minor scratches or stains on your marble or granite surfaces you can purchase a marble repair kit from MB Stone Care & Supply. The kit includes everything that is necessary to make minor repairs on honed and polished surfaces.
