Marble Top Tables
Interior marble surface
Care and cleaning of interior marble top tables Marble is an extremely versatile material that is prized for its beauty and durability on many different surfaces. It does however, require a modest amount of care to protect it against staining, scratching and loss of surface polish.The best way to maintain the appearance of any marble surface is to wash it frequently and to immediately rinse off any spilled materials. ...
Marble - Organic stains
Organic stains are caused by tea, coffee, ink, tobacco, soft drinks, fruit juices, iodine, flowers and colors from paper and some textiles. The stain usually takes the shape of the object that caused it and is often irregular in shape. The following steps should be taken to remove organic stains from marble. ...Marble - Oil stains
Oil stains are caused by such substances as butter, cream, milk, peanut butter, hand lotions, mustard and other substances with fatty or greasy ingredients. The stains are usually circular and are often darker in the centers. They are often quite difficult to remove because they tend to penetrate deeper than most other stains. ...Marble - Rust stains
Rust stains are invariably caused by metallic objects in the presence of moisture. Rust stains are usually colored orange to brown, and take the shape of the object that caused them. If these stains are noticed promptly they can sometimes be removed simply by rubbing hard with a dry cloth especially if the surface has been waxed. ...Fireplaces - Soot and smoke
Soot, smoke dirt, and stains are common around marble fireplaces. The best removal is as follows:1. Scrub the surface with the non-fat detergent and a stiff fiber brush, then rinse with clean water. ...
Etch marks
Many substances will not only discolor marble but cause a loss of luster, and may slightly etch the surface. To correct this you must first remove the stain as described above, then polish the surface. Polishing may also be necessary after you use one of the various poultices described in the previous steps. ...Marble - Polishing procedures
1. Use a special polishing powder tin oxide (available from many stone dealers).2. Wet the marble surface well. ...