The Carrera marble company supplies marble for kitchen and bathroom counters and floors, fireplaces and even furniture. Caring for marble is different from caring for ceramic tiles or other common materials--marble is prone to staining and can also be etched by some substances. To avoid serious problems with your marble, you must take care to choose suitable cleaners and avoid using anything not deemed safe by the manufacturer.

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Keep Carrera marble clean by wiping or mopping with plain water or using a mild detergent. Carrera-marble.com suggests using lukewarm water and rinsing the marble well if you use a mild detergent. In addition the detergent should contain no fats (in other words, do not use soaps).

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Prevent spills of food or drink, when at all possible. According to Carrera, oils, wine, meat and butter can cause bad stains. In addition, acidic substances such as citris juices and wine may cause etching in addition to stains.

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Treat all spills promptly to prevent stains--sop up liquids with a clean cloth and clean the marble with water and detergent.

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Handle common stains by applying a paste of whiting (available from paint stores) mixed with 20 percent hydrogen peroxide for stains such as coffee, tea or wine. For oily stains (such as butter) Carrera suggests first cleaning the stain with ammonia and rinsing with water. If it persists, use whiting with acetone. After applying the paste to either kind of stain, cover it overnight with plastic wrap. Scrape the paste off in the morning with a spatula.

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Apply a silicone-based sealer to the marble to make it easier to clean and prevent stains. Carrera advises sealing the marble twice a year or more frequently if necessary.