1. Wipe up any spills as soon as possible. If left unattended, the spills can etch the polish and dull the finish of the stone. Beverages such as carbonated soft drinks and orange or grapefruit juice may contain acidic materials that when placed in contact with calcium-based stones (marble, limestone, and travertine) can deteriorate the stone. This doesn't burn a hole through your countertop, but it does lose its finish in the area of the spill's contact.
2. Use coasters, tablecloths or placemats on your natural stone surfaces. This is especially true for natural stones such as granite, marble, onyx, and travertine.
3. Rinse and dry your natural stone surface after washing. This is very effective on dark stones to get rid of streaks. Miracle cleaning cloths are very effective for drying your darker stone to a streak free finish.
4. Daily cleanings should be accompanied by periodic deep cleanings.
5. Daily spot cleaning is simply wiping up any accidental spills promptly. If you do get a stain, attend to it as soon as possible with a slightly stronger solution of liquid detergent, such as mild dishwashing detergent, and then a poultice if the detergent cleaner is unsuccessful.
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