Care
Marble needs little care, but the right care. Most problems come from acidic cleaners and water left to dry on the surface.
Daily
Rinse with warm water and a drop of pH-neutral soap. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Drying is the step that prevents most water marks.
Avoid
Vinegar, lemon, limescale removers, bleach and abrasive powders. They etch the surface and leave dull spots. Keep toothpaste, perfume and coloured cosmetics off the stone where you can.
Stains
For limescale, use a cleaner made for marble, not a standard descaler. For oil or colour stains, a poultice made for natural stone draws the stain out over 24 to 48 hours. Dull etch marks can be polished out by a stone professional.
Seal
Seal the basin at installation and again when water stops beading on the surface. In a bathroom used daily, that is often once or twice a year.
Questions
Use a marble-safe cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use vinegar or descaler.
When water no longer beads on the surface. Often once or twice a year.
Avoid it on polished marble. It is mildly abrasive and can dull the finish.
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