What does porous mean, and why it’s bad for countertops
When we refer to a countertop as being porous, we mean that it has tiny holes or pores in the material which allow for liquid and air to pass through. Their porous identification is such a problem for countertops because it means they’re susceptible to liquid damage.
Suppose you have your countertop in the kitchen or bathroom, which are the primary locations for a countertop. In that case, you’ll be exposing your countertop to liquids of varying colour and density on a daily basis. Additionally, porous materials allow for the retention and breeding of bacteria.
Are marble countertops porous?
Like any, and pretty much all, natural stones, marble is porous. However, out of most of the available natural stone countertop options, marble is considerably less porous than quartz, for example. It doesn’t change the bottom line, though; marble is still porous.
It’s important to note that while marble countertops are porous, there are options for sealing to lessen or neutralize the pores to avoid damaging liquids or bacteria growth.
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Tips to keep your marble countertop bacteria-free and safe
Keeping marble countertops clean and free of bacteria isn’t difficult, so don’t turn away from this gorgeous material just yet!
- The main recommendation is sealing your marble countertops and redoing the sealing every 6 – 12 months
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- Find cleaning products that are capable of disinfecting your marble countertops without damaging them. For example, a great product to consider is MicroGold® Multi-Action Disinfectant Antimicrobial Spray. MicroGold won’t damage your marble countertops, for starters, but it will also kill 99% of the germs and bacteria existing on the countertop. Just allow it to sit on the countertop for roughly 3-10 minutes before wiping away. We recommend the full 10 minutes.
- Never use bleach, Windex, or any abrasive cleaners/pads on your marble countertops, as it will damage and dull the marble regardless of sealing.
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