Marble Countertop Maintenance: How to Care For Marble Countertops

The best marble countertop maintenance techniques

There are so many types of materials for a countertop. So far as we know that when properly sealed, marble countertop maintenance is one of the easiest tasks. While the care for sealed marble countertops is simple, there are a few necessary steps to take note of… so that you can keep the shine on your countertop and protect your investment. In this article, we will guide you on marble countertop maintenance.

What do you need to take note of when learning about marble countertop maintenance?

Marble countertops in Atlanta come in a different of patterns and colors, and it is extremely porous. Learning about marble countertop maintenance is very simple though. While maintaining marble, it is important to avoid any chemicals that may damage your marble countertop. Because it will weaken the porous surface. You will also need to avoid using abrasive cleaners because it will wear off the surface.

Things to Know About proper marble countertop maintenance

Always make sure to get a proper sealant to keep your countertops clean and easy to maintain. 

Although properly sealed marble countertops are very hard surfaces, unsealed or weakly sealed marble countertops will soak up liquids such as oils and spills. To check for a quality seal on your countertops, place drops of water on the surface. If it has been properly sealed, the water will bead up. If you notice that the water gets soaked up by the surface, then you need to contact Artstone Atlanta to have your countertop sealed for easy cleaning and disinfecting.

Don’t use harsh cleaners or abrasives in a marble countertop maintenance effort

Windex; all acidic cleaners, vinegar, lemons or lime; or anything else with added ammonia or a bleaching agent should not be used. Frequently using these chemicals will weaken your sealant, making it difficult to remove germs from your surfaces and consequently, making the process of marble countertop maintenance harder than it should actually be. 

Marble countertop maintenance through disinfecting

Well-sealed marble countertops are relatively impervious to bacteria. Simple warm water and soap should be good enough for daily sanitizing. However, if you still insist on a better marble countertop maintenance by using a disinfectant, go for one that contains70% isopropyl alcohol. Spray it on your countertops, let it sit for five minutes, and then rinse it off using only water and dry using a soft microfiber piece of cloth. Do not use any bleach or an ammonia-based cleaner.

Note: You do not need to dilute your rubbing alcohol. In fact, alcohol is very effective at killing bacteria and germs but this effectiveness will drop drastically if diluted below 50% concentration. When you are buying the rubbing alcohol for your Marietta Countertops, note that it has already been diluted using water at a concentration of between 70 to 91 percent. At Artstone Atlanta, we recommend a concentration of 70% isopropyl alcohol for marble countertop maintenance.

Should You Use a Special marble safe cleaners in your marble countertop maintenance routine?

There are usually lots of special countertop cleaners out there. You will find all-purpose surface cleaners also claiming to be safe for countertop cleaning. And with the current coronavirus, it is becoming harder and harder to find these cleaners. If you are in a position to get any of them, go ahead and give them a try. But you don’t necessarily need them to keep your marble Countertops clean or in any marble countertop maintenance activity. 

Marble countertops, if properly maintained, are simply Atlanta’s Best Countertops. For more tips about marble countertop maintenance, contact Artstone Atlanta. We have marble experts who will advise you on how to take care of your countertops to keep them looking new, and to make them last as long as your home.

Contact us today and let us help you keep your surfaces clean and beautiful.