Care and Maintenance Guide

Beautiful materials are made to be lived with. Our Care & Maintenance Guide offers simple recommendations for preserving the beauty, character, and longevity of your furniture, textiles, stone, wood, and other natural materials, so the pieces you love continue to age beautifully over time.

Marble

Marble is a natural material, valued for its distinctive veining, tonal variation, and character. No two pieces are exactly alike, and subtle variations, mineral deposits, fissures, and changes in appearance are part of the stone’s inherent beauty rather than imperfections.

With thoughtful care, marble will develop a beautiful patina and remain part of your home for years to come.

Everyday Care

For regular cleaning, gently wipe marble surfaces with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately with a clean, lint-free cloth.

For more thorough cleaning, use a pH-neutral cleaner specifically formulated for natural stone. Always apply cleaning products to the cloth rather than directly onto the surface, and test any new product in an inconspicuous area first.

Avoid abrasive cloths, scouring pads, powdered cleaners, and harsh household cleaning products, as these may damage the stone or its finish.

Spills & Staining

Marble is naturally porous and can absorb liquids if they are allowed to remain on the surface.

Blot spills immediately rather than wiping or spreading them. Particular care should be taken with wine, coffee, tea, oils, sauces, and strongly pigmented foods.

Coasters, placemats, and trivets are recommended for everyday use, particularly on dining tables, coffee tables, and other frequently used surfaces.

Acids & Etching

Marble is sensitive to acidic substances. Lemon and citrus juice, vinegar, wine, tomatoes, and many common household cleaners can react with the calcium in the stone and create a dull or lighter area known as etching.

Etching is different from staining and may occur even on sealed marble. Avoid using vinegar, lemon-based cleaners, bleach, ammonia, or other acidic or highly alkaline products.

Heat & Moisture

While marble itself is naturally heat resistant, sudden or concentrated changes in temperature may affect the stone, finish, adhesives, or underlying construction.

Always use trivets or heat-resistant pads beneath hot cookware, serving dishes, candles, and other heat-producing objects.

Avoid leaving standing water or consistently damp objects on marble surfaces.

Protecting the Surface

Use felt pads beneath decorative objects, lamps, trays, ceramics, and accessories to help prevent scratching.

Never drag objects across a marble surface. Lift and reposition them instead.

For marble dining and occasional tables, we recommend using placemats and coasters during everyday use while allowing the natural stone to remain visible and enjoyed.

Sealing

Depending on the type of marble, finish, and manufacturer, your marble may benefit from periodic sealing. A sealer can help reduce the stone's absorption of liquids, but it does not make marble stain-proof or etch-proof.

Always follow the care recommendations provided by the furniture manufacturer. When resealing is required, we recommend using a professional natural-stone specialist or an appropriate penetrating sealer formulated specifically for marble.

Natural Characteristics

Veining, colour variation, mineral markings, small pits, surface movement, and natural fissures are inherent characteristics of marble. These variations are what make each piece unique.

Over time, marble may also develop subtle changes in sheen and tone through everyday use. Rather than expecting natural stone to remain perfectly unchanged, we encourage embracing this gradual patina as part of the life and story of the material.

If Damage Occurs

For significant staining, etching, scratching, chipping, or other surface damage, avoid attempting aggressive DIY treatments. Marble can often be professionally cleaned, honed, polished, or restored by a qualified stone specialist.

When in doubt, contact the Trove Living team before applying a cleaning or restoration product to your piece.

Please note: This guide provides general care recommendations. Always refer to the specific care instructions supplied by the manufacturer, as marble type, finish, sealant, and construction may require different methods of care.