Cleaning your Stone & Marble Chess Sets and Boards is not cumbersome, involved or difficult. With a basic knowledge of cleaning and dusting, stone products will last forever with minimal care. There are some tough cleaning problems you may need but that is the exception.

• But even though it is not difficult, it is necessary to clean your Chess Sets regularly and with extreme care.

Before you do anything, try these suggestions first:

• Dust regularly, more often in humid climates. Protect against any scratches from fine dust particles that accumulate on Stone with regular dusting.
• Use a mild detergent or stone cleaner or soap as needed to clean any dust that is not removed by simple dusting with a cleaner cloth.
• Dry with a soft cloth or let dry thoroughly.
• If there is a spill, blot it up quickly. Do NOT wipe or scrub up any spills. Blotting keeps the stain from seeping in, it wicks the stain out.
• No harsh chemicals (not needed in caring for Stone Chess Sets). or any acid cleaning solution such as alcohol or a citric acid based solution, such as lemon juice. They are acid, and are too harsh for cleaning stone.
• No abrasive, dry or liquid cleaners. Preserve your Stone without scratches.
• Do not mix ammonia and bleach, this causes a very toxic gas, and does not even do an adequate job of cleaning.
• Consult a professional Marble Cleaning and restoration technician for complex problems in cleaning or maintaining your stone products.

Use your Decorative Chess Sets regularly, Stone Chess sets are durable and can last a life time. Have FUN playing chess with your decorative Stone & Marble Chess Sets & Boards. Display them always with pride. They will grace your home or office with a wholesome distinguishing atmosphere.

Tips for Stone and Marble Cleaning from MarbleChessBoard

Debra has written several Chess related articles and can be found on Ezine Articles, MarbleChessBoard's Blog and Squidoo. She has a variety of interests and enjoys learning more about Chess and sharing Chess Home Decor and Critical Thinking articles and blogs. She uses her RN experience as well as a myriad of life experiences including home schooling her own children as resources for her writings. She has a BS degree in Nursing and loves learning.