I inherited a number of pieces of furniture with the marble top. Some were originally white but aged beautifully. One was actually cracked in a fire and repaired. My grandmother had a replacement made but she and I both preferred the original. I have other pieces that are multi-colored and brown. I'm a fanatic on people using coasters so they are holding up very well, but I don't know the best way to clean and polish them. They have lost some of their shine as I just use a damp cloth and then dry thoroughly. Is there something better to use? My coffee table has a few light rings from those that did not fully understand my coaster rule. Am I correct from the email traffic that there is no way to minimize them and they need professional help? Where are you from in Italy? My family is from Potenza but I was born and raised in Virginia. I'm taking my first trip to Italy in June and very much looking forward to it. Thank you for any guidance you can give me on keeping these very special pieces beautiful. Best regards, Mary

 

Dear Mary:

 

“ Am I correct from the email traffic that there is no way to minimize them and they need professional help? ”

 

Yes, you do need professional help. I really don't quite understand this idea to keep antique marble furniture tops looking dull and “aged”. Restoration of antique furniture is trying to bring them back as much as possible to its pristine conditions, and those marble tops were nice and shiny originally, if you know what I mean.

As for future routine maintenance, I would suggest MB-5 and MB-13.

 

“ Where are you from in Italy? ”

 

I'm from Parma (between Milano and Bologna)

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