Wild party. Four in the morning. The last sorry soul just dragged himself out of your kitchen and you’re ready for bed, but wait - Is that red wine all over your granite floor? And is that more red wine all over your granite countertops? Yes, these things happen. If they were chipped yellow tagboard countertops (like mine), you might really not care, but we’re talking granite here. The thought of damaged granite strikes fear in those who have dished out loads of money to finally have them, so it makes sense that the thought of cleaning them is scary too. What if you use the wrong thing (like vinegar)? What if you make them…less beautiful? Granite is indeed beautiful, but it’s also tough. As long as you know what it likes and what it doesn’t, you should be able to keep your granite for as long as you want. Hey - your great-grandchildren may someday be spilling wine on your floor! Read my latest article on how to clean granite and you’ll keep it looking good for years to come.
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So, ok. Maybe you’ve not yet been able to fund that amazing marble statue of your favorite Greek god, but perhaps you do have some fantastic marble countertops, or a floor. It would be great if all you had to do was stand there and admire the smooth texture, and the colors running in veins all over each other, but — no. You’ve got to do some cleaning, too. And if you really do have something in your home that is marble, I’m guessing that it wasn’t on sale at Walmart. No wonder people can get worried to the point of a nervous breakdown about how to clean marble - it’s fragile, and it’s not so easy to replace. The good news is that, as long as you’re aware of what to avoid (like vinegar, and wildly stabbing your countertops with a knife), your marble should be just fine. Check out my article on how to clean marble and you can move on to other worries – like how to finally score that statue.