Day to Day Maintenance Ideas for Marble and Other Stone Surfaces

Marble tiles and worktops are amazing home decor items and they add class and substance to any room in your home. However, one has to be very careful about the maintenance of marble surfaces. Marble is a very delicate and soft stone, and as it’s porous, it is easily etched by liquids such as vinegar, tomato juice, wine, orange juice, etc containing acids.

Use only pH neutral cleaning solutions to clean your marble surfaces – remember, never use vinegar to clean marble.  To clean the marble countertop or floors, prepare a cleaning solution by mixing three tablespoons of baking soda with one quart of warm water. Dip a cloth piece into the solution, wet thoroughly, then wring out and wipe the marble surfaces. Applying a little elbow grease on stubborn spots may help, but never use an abrasive cleaner. Allow the surface to air dry for about two hours. Wipe with clear water to rinse and then use a clean soft absorbent cloth to dry it off.

Oil and tomato spillage is removed with a sponge, warm soapy water and a little hydrogen peroxide. For day-by-day cleaning of marble floors, we recommend dust-mopping with a microfiber mop or soft cloth, and use plain hot water if you need to get rid of any marks or spots.

Immediately wipe off any spills as they will harm the marble surface. Never use strong cleaning products available in the market for removing stains on marble as it may further damage the area with discolouration. Here is a homemade cleaner you can safely use on your delicate marble surfaces. Crush a stick of plain white chalk into fine powder and apply it on to the marble surface. Apply it smoothly and make sure to overlap each stroke. Let it remain there for a few minutes and then rinse it off with a wet rag. If there are deep stains on the marble floor or countertop, get professional help to remove them.

The bathroom marble floors can be cleaned with a sponge, dish soap and water. It’s good to clean the marble floor and shower surrounds when leaving wet glasses or shampoo bottles sitting too long. Wash the marble tiles once in a week using a neutral pH cleaner. However, if your marble tile is extensively stained or etched, it’s advisable to call in a company that specialises in marble and other stone restoration. Restoration of polished marble involves the removal of dark spots, stains, scratches or damages from the surface of the stone by means of mechanical abrasion (diamond grinding).

While cleaning a marble surface, use a mop or cleaning cloth that is not impregnated with anything and ideally free of polish, cleaners, waxes or oils. And for the cleaning products to be used on the marble surface, get some advice from the experts like The Marble Man in Australia.

Natural Stone Quarrying and Its Maintenance Needs in Australia

Natural stone has been used in Australia from ancient times, and its demand has increased these days with innovative and stylish design techniques adding magnificent effects to its natural beauty.  

Australia has significant deposits of natural stone and many operating quarries. The texture, colour and character of each type of stone vary from quarry to quarry depending on the minerals in that area and the physical environment. These differences allow for more variety  when designing interiors and choosing stone.

Given Below Are Different Stone Mining Areas in Australia:

In Western Australia marble is quarried in Maroonah, granite in the Fraser Ranges, Esperance, Jerramungup, Bruce Rock and Watheroo, limestone in Moore River, Seabird and Postans, sandstone in Donnybrook, Karratha and Mount Jowlaenga, and other stones in the Ord Ranges and Mount Barker.

In Queensland sandstone is quarried in Helidon, Murphy’s Creek, Warwick and Beaudesert.

In South Australia granite is quarried in Wallaroo, Streaky Bay and Black Hill, slate in Mintaro and limestone in Waikeri and Ramco. In Victoria granite is quarried in Benambra and sandstone in the Grampians.

In New South Wales, granite is quarried in Tocwal, Dundee and Gosford.

In the Northern Territory, granite is quarried in Tennant Creek. Quarrying methods vary depending on the type of stone being quarried and the equipment available. Quarry operators look for natural joints in the stone, so they can split it and cut it to size. Explosives are often used with great expertise, so blocks can be obtained in required sizes.

Once the stone has been removed from the quarry, it is transported using heavy duty trucks and machinery to a processing area where it is cut into slabs - the size and thickness that the slab will be cut to will depend on its final use.

After cutting, the slabs are given further enhancement such as planing, profiling, texturing, polishing or honing as per the requirement. In this case specialised saws, some incorporating computer technology, are used to create a variety of shapes, designs and surface finishes. Some pieces requiring more detail are crafted by a stonemason.

Stone Care and Maintenance with Marble Man 

The Marble Man team has a combined experience of 29 years in the natural stone maintenance industry. Their technicians are given training on latest stone repair and restoration techniques with the help of modern equipment. Get a free stone restoration quote today. You can also send them a video or photograph of your defective stone surface, so they’ll guide you how it can be repaired. Visit website or call their friendly staff now on 1300 627 626. 

Why Sealing Is a Must for Your Natural Stone Tiles?

Everybody wants to have longest life for their costly stone surfaces. Preserve the beauty and life expectancy of your marble and other natural stones by knowing their care and maintenance procedures. Find out how your stone surface should be treated on a daily and long-term basis and when you will need professional resealing, repolishing or deep cleaning jobs done by top class stone restoration specialists such as The Marble Man.

When you feel that your marble or stone surfaces look dull, worn, stained or scratched, never hesitate to call for expert technical assistance for stone restoration. Incorrect applications by cheap local service providers could cause irreversible damage, so never try to fix it yourself or look for low rate services. With a little expert help from The Marble Man, your precious stone can be polished to perfection and the fresh, new look and feel of your benchtops or tile floors restored. The elegant ambience of your favourite room will be returned and you will once again add value to your home or property.

Efficient Sealing Can Prevent Staining of Stone

Prevent staining to your stone surfaces by utilising the high quality sealing done by The Marble Man stone restoration specialists who have access to all the latest technology available in the world. Sealing is a must for ensuring that your natural stone surfaces remain in stunning conditions for years to come.  We have top quality and time-tested sealers to protect your marble and other natural stone floor tiles and worktops. Wet look enhancing sealers; Penetrating sealer for marble, limestone, travertine; Penetrating for natural granite; Penetrating sealers for sandstone; and Penetrating sealers for concrete are some of the standard sealers we use for stone surfaces.

Services Offered by The Marble Man Stone Restorers

Do you want an expert to inspect your stone tiles or benchtop and advise you on its repair or restoration? We service:
SYDNEY | CANBERRA | NEWCASTLE | CENTRAL COAST | BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | SUNSHINE COAST. We can send an experienced Marble Man team member who’ll visit at a time convenient to you and provide a no obligation, free quote. Call us now on 1300 627 626, or email to book your onsite evaluation.

Remember, Marble Man is the ultimate choice of thousands of Aussie homes and offices for glowing stone surfaces that greatly enhance the outlook of any home or office building. 

Preserve the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Surfaces with Simple Maintenance Procedures

The Marble Man, Australia’s No.1 Marble, Granite and other Natural Stone Restoration Company, provides natural stone maintenance and restoration services across the country. Their stone care and repair works are a class apart and would definitely bring back the wow factor in the residential apartments, offices, homes and hotel rooms.  Proper care and maintenance will ensure that your natural stone surfaces will last its lifespan keeping its elegance all the way.

With over 24 years of experience, The Marble Man will provide reliable and affordable stone repair and restoration service so that your stone surfaces will always be looking like new. Contact them now to get Easter discounts on marble repair, granite restoration, stone cleaning works etc.

Marble, no doubt, is the best option for beautification as it is available in different attractive colours and wears an elegant look. But, it is far more brittle and sensitive towards chemicals compared to granite. It gets stained easily when getting in contact with oil and acidic juices. Therefore, it is advisable not to use marble in bathroom or kitchen. Marble can be generally used for flooring and for table tops and ensure that marble floor restoration is done occasionally.

Using innovative products and sophisticated machines, The Marble Man will get all stains permanently removed from your natural stone and restore its newness and beauty. If you have any difficulty in identifying the type of stain or finding its removal method, you can contact these stone care experts for the correct procedure. Natural stone also absorbs unwanted chemicals and so it’s recommended to use a protective sealer which seals the pores and prevents any form of chemical or acid from entering into the inner layers of the stone.

Always give attention to safeguard your natural stone surfaces. Accidental spills have to be immediately cleaned. You may take guidelines from The Marble Man team on the Dos and Don’ts of spillage cleaning. For hot cooking items, use hot pad, trivets, chopping boards etc. and for glasses carrying alcohol or citrus juices, use coasters under them. Never use vinegar, ammonia or any kind of bleach on the stone surface.

Coming to stone table tops or benchtops, they should not be used as a work bench. Clean the stone surfaces as soon as any mess occurs, and also regularly clean them with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. If proper care is taken, marble or granite benchtops will look stunning and last for a life time. 

Natural stone surfaces lose their beauty and get damaged due to their improper use and lack of maintenance. For stone cleaning, sealing, polishing or repair, contact The Marble Man who provides state of the art marble restoration and other stone repair works on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle and Central Coast. Visit their Website or get an obligation free stone restoration quote today by dialling 1300 627 626.