Water Marks on Marble Table
QUESTION:I had no idea marble was so delicate and sensitive to moisture. there are several "rings" from dishes on my table. from now on we use place mats, coasters etc. but what can i do to get the dull rings and stains off my once beutiful table? thank you so much for any advice!!!ANSWER:The rings you describe are from acids corroding the marble. Marble is made of calcite crystals, which react to acids.It's called etching. The rings are like a chemical burn that destroys the shiny polished layer leaving a dull spot or ring. Luckily etch marks can be easily removed on polished marble using the Marble Polish / Etch Remover. On honed marble, the best advice is to call in a marble maintenance professional to repair the etching and re-hone the surface. But you can often get satisfactory results using the DIY techniques in the Removing Etch Marks ebook. Most often etching occurs from a spill or using the wrong cleaning products, but can occur in a variety of mysterious ways sometimes, such as residue from acidic dish washing soap left on the dishes or glasses. So, yes use coasters and place mats. Good Luck, Ryan P.S. Get all the facts, answers, explanations and simple solutions with step-by-step instructions for any issue, problem or question with our Granite & Marble Maintenance Manuals. |
