How to Clean & Maintain Nero Marquina Worktops
Nero Marquina's stark white veins against deep black make it one of the most dramatic choices in the collection, and that same contrast means both dust and any light etching tend to stand out more clearly than they would on a lighter stone.
Wipe Nero Marquina daily with a lint-free cloth and warm water, since fibres show against the black stone. Avoid bleach, vinegar, lemon juice and ammonia-based cleaners, which leave a pale etched patch that stands out clearly on black marble, wipe spills quickly, and reseal every 6 to 12 months.
Daily cleaning
Wipe with a soft, clean cloth and warm water or pH-neutral stone soap. On black stone, any cloth that sheds lint or fibres will be visible once the surface dries, a microfibre cloth is worth the small investment over a paper towel or an old tea towel.
What to avoid
Bleach, vinegar, lemon juice, and ammonia-based cleaners etch the surface. On Nero Marquina, an etch mark shows as a pale, dulled patch against the black, more visually obvious than the same mark would be on a white marble, so it's worth being a little extra careful with anything acidic nearby.
Spill response
Wipe up spills quickly, red wine and coffee are ironically less of a staining risk on black stone than on white, but the acidity in wine, citrus, and many sauces can still etch regardless of colour.
Resealing
Reseal every 6-12 months as a general guide. Because etching is more visible on black stone, staying ahead of the resealing schedule matters more here than on some lighter materials, a well-sealed surface is your first line of defence against those spots ever forming.
Nero Marquina makes a statement, and a little routine care keeps that contrast crisp for years.