Saturday 8 March 2014

Marble And Metal Maintenance Long Island

By Jaclyn Hurley


New York homeowners are likely to have elegant appointments in their homes, many of which are period town houses. Marble and metal maintenance Long Island professionals can help when people don't know how to care for stone floors, counter tops, and other furnishings or the ornamental ironwork on the exteriors of their homes. There is information online that can help, since care and prevention means far fewer problems. Although these two materials may not seem to have much in common, they both require care and need specialized products created for the purpose of maintaining their integrity and appearance.

Marble is a form of limestone. It's sensitive to acids, which will gradually eat it away, and very porous. Some cleaning products are not good for this stone, There are many common ones that can be used, however, as well as special cleansers, polishes, waxes, and sealers to protect it. Regular care is important, and knowing the proper procedures essential to keep marbles beautiful.

Tips for homeowners include never using vinegar or lemon juice to clean this stone. Warm water with mild dish washing soap, hydrogen peroxide, or baking soda is useful to clean on a daily basis. Sponges are good for mopping up spills, which should never be allowed to sit on stone surfaces. For stains that gets ahead of clean-up, online sites have recipes for poultices made with fuller's earth or clay.

Special polishes help maintain the lustre of marbles, and sealers can help make them more impervious to harmful substances. If the manufacturer of an object is known, check to see if they have recommendations for suitable products. Coasters under glasses help prevent staining, while padding furniture legs helps to avoid scratching floors.

Learning what constitutes proper maintenance is important even if tasks will be delegated to helpers or professionals. Cleaning is a daily task for many surfaces, while polishing and sealing need to be done routinely throughout the year. Marbles come in many colors and are durable but easily damaged unless preventive care is practiced.

Metal is used in architecture all over New York city. There are also huge steel buildings that house everything from industries to churches. All of these structures need care, cleaning, and periodic restoration. Most of these tasks require professional help, but owners should understand all options.

Metals are often coated or painted, but the constant assault of weather and pollution can degrade this kind of protection and pit the underlying metallic surface. Special products can help when used on a regular basis, before damage is done. Restoration is much more costly than regular maintenance.

Fortunately, there is a lot of information for homeowners who have maintenance or restoration concerns. The Marble Institute has a lot of tips. Restoration experts know how to treat marble, metal, and other materials. There are do-it-yourself posts online, as well as online directories for professional contractors who can handle any job, large or small. There may even be historic preservation grants to help with projects, while businesses, of course, can take maintenance costs off the profits they declare for taxes.




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