How do i get my marble hearth nice and clean and shiny?
Marble can stain, but polished marble is actually not very absorbent, won’t stain easy and often doesn’t need sealing. When not polished or simply found to be porous by testing then sealing will greatly reduce the chance of staining. Etching is a different matter. Marble is sensitive to acidic substances (juice, wine, coffee) so it can “etch” (dull the polish) rather easily . . . even when sealed. Sealing has nothing to do with etching. What happens is that the acidic liquid or substance corrodes or eats at the marble. The reaction will destroy the thin polished layer causing a dull, light spot. Etching can often be repaired with marble polishing powder, but the acid sensitivity makes marble a poor choice for your kitchen or heavily used bathroom. You’ll eventually get dull spots and rings all over. Best use of marble is for powder baths, table tops, tub surrounds, a marble shower, floor tile and stone fireplace surrounds. Cleaning marble properly is simple, but essential for maintaini
