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Looking after Marble Worktops
Since early Greek and Roman times, marble and granite have been used as decorative materials for their appearance and durability. The amazing variety of colours and veins available, together with different surface finishes, offer limitless design choices.
Marble is, however, susceptible to staining if is isn’t sealed (by the supplier) or cleaned (by you!) properly. In addition, most polished stones react detrimentally to acid based substances such as lemon, vinegar or wine so make sure you mop up spills as soon as you notice them and before they penetrate the marble surface.
Don’t let this put you off a marble worktop, just make sure you ask your supplier how to look after your worktop and then follow their instructions.
As a rule, wiping your worktop with a clean damp cloth using warm water should be sufficient. Under no circumstances should abrasive or acidic products ever be used.
LTP, the UK's largest manufacturer of specialist cleaning products, recommends against using normal detergents or strong bleach cleaners on sealed surfaces as they will gradually remove the protective seal.
If your supplier didn’t recommended a particular cleaning product, have a look at LTP’s website, www.ltp-online.co.uk, where you’ll find loads of useful information including step-by-step product guides and links to their specialist dealers.
LTP produce a clearly defined range of scientifically formulated products for cleaning, sealing and maintaining a wide variety of worktops, floors and tiled surfaces.
If you don’t need, or want, to get a specialist involved you can use LTP’s product selector, which asks for the surface type you’re working on and then guides you to the right products to use. LTP is the UK’s number one manufacturer of products used by professionals in the tile and stone industry so you’re sure to find the solution, whichever surface you have.
If you’re looking for a specialist marble supplier or contractor, take a look at the website run by The National Federation of Terrazzo, Marble & Mosaic Specialists at www.nftmms.org,
The Federation was formed, in 1933, by contracting practitioners keen to maintain and improve the standards of craftsmanship and technical control on which the industry depends. The Federation says the main requirements for membership are ‘quality in execution and knowledge of materials’, so you’ll be in safe hands if you contact one of their members.
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