Marble countertops can be beautiful additions to any kitchen and great home investments. The next step after the installation is to keep it in great condition for years to come! In order to effectively maintain your marble countertop, use the three tips detailed below.

1. Clean Daily

This may seem like a self-explanatory step, but it's pretty important for marble. Marble, especially white marble, can be easily stained by acidic foods like citrus fruits, tomatoes, coffee, wine, and vinegar. Make sure to clean up after spills quickly to avoid permanent stains on your counter. You can use a microfiber cloth to maintain the integrity of this softer stone. Continue to avoid acids by checking the ingredients in your cleaning products. You should be safe to use mild dish soap, but you should always check with your countertop installation company to make sure.

2. Routinely Seal and Polish

With regular sealing and polishing, you don't have to worry about your stone scratching or becoming dull. Resealing can help protect your stone from stains and etching, so it's a great preventative measure to take. Etching can create larger cracks over time, which make your stone weaker. Professional countertop installation and repair companies will often offer these services, so ask your installation team about their maintenance plans.

3. Protect from Heat

Though marble can withstand a fair amount of heat, you should always use a trivet when placing a hot pot or pan on the counter. This is especially important if the counter is cold, as the temperature difference can cause thermal shock and make the stone crack. However, according to Fine Cooking, marble holds its temperature better than other stones because it has a high thermal mass. That means it'll cool down pretty quickly! That being said, be careful when placing hot items on marble to keep it in good condition for years to come.

With these three tips in tow, you'll be ready to maintain marble countertops. Always talk to your installation team about the care tips that they recommend. Want to learn more about our installation and repair services? Call us at Top Granite & Marble today to find the slab that's right for your home.