Natural stone lasts for generations provided two rules are respected: protect it with a sealer and avoid acidic products. Gentle pH-neutral cleaning, a periodically renewed sealer and a quick response to stains are enough to keep marble and travertine flawless. If wear appears, grinding and crystallisation restore marble's shine.
- Cleaning
- pH-neutral, never acidic
- Avoid
- Vinegar, lemon, descaler, bleach
- Protection
- Sealer (renewed)
- Outdoors
- Re-seal every 2–3 years
- Restoration
- Grinding and crystallisation of marble
The daily routine
Stone is cared for simply but specifically: clean water or pH-neutral soap, never an acidic product. Vinegar, lemon, descaler and bleach etch marble and travertine irreversibly. Wipe spills (wine, juice, coffee) without delay, as unprotected stone absorbs them quickly.
- 01
Protect from installation
Apply a sealer suited to the stone right after laying: it reduces absorption and buys time to react to stains.
- 02
Clean gently
Routine care with clean water or pH-neutral soap, with a well-wrung mop. Ban any acidic or abrasive product.
- 03
Treat stains fast
Blot immediately; for a settled stain, an absorbent poultice suited to the stain's nature is more effective than scrubbing.
- 04
Renew the sealer
Reapply the sealer periodically — every 2 to 3 years outdoors, less often in a lightly used interior.
- 05
Restore if needed
Dull or marked marble is recovered by grinding then crystallisation, which restore flatness and shine without lifting it.
No, never. Descalers are acidic and etch marble irreversibly, leaving matte rings. Clean only with pH-neutral products.
