Marble Care & Maintenance

Marble has survived millennia. It does not need aggressive intervention — it needs gentle, consistent attention. With the right habits, every Casa di Marmo piece will keep its lustre for generations.

What marble actually is

Natural marble is a metamorphic rock composed largely of calcite. That makes it slightly porous and sensitive to acid — the same chemistry that produces its distinctive veining is what allows certain everyday substances to dull or etch the surface if they are left to sit.

Daily care

Clean gently. A soft, damp cloth is enough for routine cleaning. For anything more, use a pH-neutral stone cleaner or a mild dish soap diluted in warm water.
Dry immediately. Water left standing on marble leaves rings and dulls the polish.
Blot spills, never rub. Quick action keeps liquids from soaking into the stone.
Dust often. Grit is what scratches a polished surface. A soft brush works best on carved pieces such as our marble sculptures.

Always test a new cleaner on a hidden spot first, especially on heirloom or decorative pieces.

What to avoid

Acids. Vinegar, lemon juice, wine, coffee and most bathroom sprays etch the surface, leaving dull marks that are hard to reverse.
Bleach and ammonia. These strip the finish and can discolour the stone.
Abrasive pads and powders. They leave micro-scratches that cloud the polish.
Oils and cosmetics. If you keep skincare or perfume on a marble vanity tray, wipe spills at once — oils seep in and stain permanently.
Direct heat and prolonged sun. Never set hot items straight onto marble; use a trivet or coaster.
Candle wax. Let drips harden completely, then lift them with a plastic scraper — never a metal tool. This matters most for tealight holders.

Sealing

All Casa di Marmo pieces arrive pre-sealed. Reseal every 6–12 months, and more often for anything that lives in a wet environment — a marble soap dish, for instance.

Clean and dry the piece thoroughly.
Apply a penetrating stone sealer with a soft cloth.
Let it absorb for the time the product specifies, then buff off the excess.
Allow 24 hours to cure before regular use.

A sealed surface makes water bead rather than soak in. That drop test is the quickest way to tell whether it is time to reseal.

Stains and etching

The two are different problems. Stains happen when a liquid soaks into the pores. Etch marks are dull spots where an acid has reacted with the stone itself.

Fresh spills. Wipe food, wine, coffee or juice away immediately.
Oil stains. A poultice of baking soda and water, left to dry on the mark, draws the oil back out.
Light etching. Often buffs out with a stone-safe polishing compound. Severe damage needs professional honing.

Displaying your pieces

Keep marble out of prolonged direct sunlight — heat cycling stresses natural stone over time.
Use felt pads under pieces that sit on wooden furniture; it protects both surfaces.
Use coasters under glasses, particularly with acidic or alcoholic drinks.

Natural characteristics are not defects

Variation in colour, veining and the occasional small imperfection are what make a piece authentic. No two blocks of marble are alike, which is why no two Casa di Marmo objects are either.

Going deeper

Soap dishes live in the wettest place in the house and need a little more attention than the rest. We have written a separate guide: how to properly care for your marble soap dish.