Caring for Your Egyptian Marble and Granite: A Comprehensive Guide
Egyptian marble and granite are renowned for their timeless beauty and durability. To ensure that your natural stone surfaces remain stunning for years to come, proper maintenance is essential. Here's a guide to cleaning, polishing, and sealing your Egyptian marble and granite:
Stain Removal:
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Organic Stains: Use a poultice soaked in a 20% peroxide solution with a few drops of ammonia to remove stains from coffee, tea, or soft drinks.
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Oil Stains: Apply an absorbent powder like whiting or cornstarch, let it sit for 24 hours, then scrub with a hot, sudsy solution or ammonia-dampened cloth.
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Rust Stains: Use a commercial rust stain remover.
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Acid Stains: Wipe with a wet cloth immediately and polish if etched.
Cleaning:
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Use a neutral pH cleaner and a soft, clean cloth.
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Avoid acidic or alkaline cleaners.
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Clean up spills promptly.
Polishing:
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Use putty powder (tin oxide) to polish dulled or etched surfaces.
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Rub the powder onto the surface with a damp cloth, folding and refolding to clean damp areas.
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For best results, use an electric polisher.
Clean the surface thoroughly before polishing.
Sealing:
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Reseal your marble and granite surfaces at least once a year.
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Apply a stone sealer using a sponge or rag to cover the entire surface.
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Sealing helps prevent staining and etching.
By following these tips, you can maintain the beauty and longevity of your Egyptian marble and granite surfaces. For expert advice and assistance, contact [CIDG], a leading provider of marble and granite products in Egypt.
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