【Kitchen Countertop Marble】Is the kitchen marble countertop safe?

Is it good to choose marble for kitchen countertops? With this question, let's go to the following article to find out.

Advantages of marble countertops

The texture is relatively hard, the density is higher, it is not easy to leave scratches, and it is washable and wear-resistant , Colors and colors are more diverse, and the price is relatively cheap. These advantages have established the unshakable position of marble countertops, and more and more people will choose this kind of material as countertops. But it also has some shortcomings, that is, cracks are more likely to occur at high temperatures, and the long-term accumulation of cracks is easy to breed bacteria, which will threaten the safety of the family's diet. Therefore, you must pay attention to the cleaning strength when purchasing and using.

Is the marble countertop safe?

As people pay more and more attention to health issues, the news that marble has radiation has also attracted people's attention. Nowadays, there are indeed many cases of marble radiation hurting people and causing illnesses. Many people are afraid to use marble to decorate their homes because of choking. In fact, this is unnecessary. All kinds of stones in nature have more or less radiation, but most of them are very slight and harmless to the human body. The reason that marble radiation hurts people is that some people are greedy for cheap and choose inferior marble, and they suffer themselves. As long as we choose the marble countertops produced by regular manufacturers and carefully check the relevant qualification certificates, such marbles can be used safely and without worrying about safety issues.

Quality identification of marble countertops

There are many kinds of marble countertops on the market, and the quality is certainly uneven. How to choose a safe and secure countertop? Here we must not only choose good brands and good reputation manufacturers, check the qualification certificates, but also learn to identify ourselves. It depends on whether the color of the sample is pure and not turbid, the surface should be fine and tight, without plastic texture, and no small pores on the reverse side. Smell with your nose, there should be no pungent odor. Touch with your hands, the surface of the countertop should be fine and smooth, with a good touch, not stagnant, not astringent, and not uneven. Then use your fingernail to scratch the surface of the stone, the good marble will not appear scratches. Finally, take two samples and knock each other, and the good quality will not be broken.

Cleaning and maintenance of marble countertops

The correct method for marble is to wipe regularly with a slightly damp cloth with mild detergent Try, then wipe dry and polish with a clean soft cloth. Severely worn marble furniture is difficult to handle. It can be wiped with steel wool and then polished with an electric sander to restore its luster.

Using lemon juice or vinegar to clean stains is also a good way, but it should be noted that the lemon juice should not stay longer than two minutes. Repeat the operation if necessary, then wash and dry. For minor scratches, special marble cleaners and care agents can be used.

In fact, in general, although natural marble is common for marble countertops, high-quality artificial marble will also be a good choice for countertops. , If you also happen to want to buy an artificial marble countertop, I hope that the content introduced above can help you.