Caring for marble, simply

Natural stone rewards a little care. None of it is difficult.

Seal it

Marble is porous. A penetrating sealer, reapplied periodically, keeps spills on the surface long enough to wipe away.

Wipe spills early

Acids — wine, citrus, some cleaners — can etch a polished surface. Blot, don't scrub, and use a pH-neutral stone cleaner.

Honed hides more

For kitchens and high-traffic floors, a honed finish disguises etching better than a high polish — something to specify up front.