Caring for a Bertoneri

Marble, Limestone and Granite
1. Wipe down stone surfaces with a damp rag and buff dry on a weekly basis.
2. Use a neutral, non-abrasive cleaner (such as acetone, hydrogen peroxide or clear ammonia) for tough stains. Powdered cleansers will scratch or damage the stone.
3. Apply the cleaner with a cloth and buff dry.
4. After cleaning, polish marble surfaces using a marble polish containing tin oxide.
5. Wipe limestone and granite surfaces dry.
5. Place coasters under glasses and take care with beverages as even weak acids - vinegar, wine, orange juice, cola - can damage your natural stone fireplace Mop up spills immediately and rinse with water.

Timber
Caring for a timber fireplace will be dictated by the finish of you fireplace. For a fireplace with a painted finish cleaning is best done with warm soapy water. A weekly cleaning schedule will help you to keep you fireplace looking its best. For a natural timber fireplace, most will have a protective sealant and will only require a minimal cleaning schedule to keep them in top condition. Polishing your fireplace with a commercially available polish is perfectly acceptable as is cleansing in a mild detergent solution.