Monday, 24 March 2014

Understanding 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 porous stone that is sensitive to acid. It can be cleaned with certain products, polished with special waxes, and sealed to make it less susceptible to stains and damage. However, nothing takes the place of regular care. Knowing how to clean your stone objects is the first step.

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.

Objects, floors, and facades made of this valued stone have a special lustre when polished. Regular polishing retains their beauty and adds a layer of protection against dust and airborne pollutants. Use a wax approved for the purpose. The stone can be sealed for more protection. For modern counter tops, the manufacturer will have recommended products that protect without harming the surface. Coasters under glasses and padding under furniture are ways to prevent stains and scratches.

Like the stone famous for its elegance, metal maintenance is not a simple topic. Although metallic surfaces are perceived to be impervious to most things, they really require regular care, inspection, and restoration when necessary to keep them fully functional or decorative. They also require knowledgeable care and specialized products for best results.

It's fun to go online and look at architectural details in the city that are made of metals, many of which are very ornamental. Of course there are many structures made entirely of steel, many windows made of aluminum, and many things made of bronze that also require care to stand up to their environment and retain their usefulness. Many tasks of this nature will require professionals to do the job, although owners should know what is involved.

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.

The internet has a lot of information about maintenance an restoration, as well as professionals who can help people protect their property. Many firms in the New York area have been in business for decades and understand the challenges that face both historic and newly constructed buildings inside and out. They can also perform regular inspections to catch problems before they become big ones.




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