Calcitic natural stones like Italian Statuario, Carrara, and Botticino are among the most luxurious flooring investments you can make for your home. However, because marble is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, it is exceptionally vulnerable to chemical acids.
The Perils of Common "Home Remedies"
Many homeowners mistakenly turn to vinegar or lemon solutions under the impression that they are "natural." While natural, both vinegar (acetic acid) and lemon (citric acid) instantly react with calcium carbonate, dissolving the crystalline surface polish in a chemical phenomenon known as etching. Once etched, the glossy sheen disappears and cannot be recovered without industrial diamond re-polishing.
The pH 7.0 Imperative
Only neutral pH (precisely 6.8 to 7.2) cleaning solutions should ever touch luxury natural stone. Aura Home’s Marble & Stone Restorative Wash utilizes plant-derived non-ionic amphoteric surfactants that lift greasy dust while fortifying the microscopic pores of stone sealers.
