Do it The “Rite” Way

WHY DOES MY MARBLE LOOK SO DULL?

Marble is one of the most beautiful natural stones in the world. This stone has the power to enhance the look of (and add a touch of exclusivity to) any space we use it to decorate.

Being a natural organism, it reacts chemically to any other substance that it comes into contact with OR is exposed to. Whether acidic substances such as soda, CLR, orange juice or alkaline substances such as soap, Mr. Clean, vinegar, etc., they will all react at a chemical level with the marble stone, causing what is known as “etching.”

Etching is the annoying, dull-looking stains that look like droplets or ring marks that cannot be removed by normal cleaning techniques, especially in regards to marble pieces found in countertop islands and bathroom vanities.

Marble is also very sensitive when it comes to scratches, thus, creating what is known as “traffic lanes.” These traffic lanes are a combination of light scratches and deep scratches found in the marble surface. These generally come from the little-bit pieces of rock and debris caught underneath our shoes which come from our everyday life outside our homes. When we walk on top of marble surfaces with these contaminated shoes, we are dragging those tiny pieces of rock, dirt, and debris all across the floor. Little by little, we start to see the scratch accumulation in the areas we walk on the most.

After some time, the amount of stains, marks, and scratches become highly noticeable…up to a point where it becomes annoying to look at. That’s when our clients turn to the MARBLE RITE TEAM to allow our long-time, certified experts to bring back the life of their marble surfaces and restore that original, high-gloss reflective finish that we all love!