Use warm soapy water (dishwashing liquid in warm water) clean and then dry with soft cloth. For polishing as often as you want, use GranQuartz 3-in-1 spray. Never use any type of windex, ammonia, vinegar or cleaning solution on a natural stone countertop.

https://www.lawtonbros.com/catalog/p/150159/GranQuartz-113M-3-IN-1-Stone-Countertop-Cleaner-16-oz/

http://www.marble-institute.com/consumers/care/

This is a link to authoritative information on how to care for all natural stone countertops.

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Edmund is correct. Fantasy Brown is a dolomitic marble. It is often misclassified as a quartzite or granite. It's a hard marble and great for kitchen use, but it is still a marble and still subject to staining and etching from acidic items since it is calcium carbonate (limestone) based unlike a granite or quartzite which is silica based (quartz). As a countertop fabricator, we always suggest sealing the top as well which will help protect the surface. It is still softer than granite and can scratch if mistreated. A Ph neutral soap is fine to use on the surface as is a hot soapy rag (Dawn Dish soap is my favorite) followed by a clear rag (hot water no soap to remove any soap residue).

Can you use weinman granite cleaner on it? I have an etch Mark - how do I get it out - dawn or granite cleaner does nothing.

Susan, I've never used Weinman granite cleaner so I cannot say. If they have an 800#, you may want to contact them and ask if you can use it on Dolomitic Marble. If you have an etch mark, there isn't any product that is going to remove it. Etching is a chemical reaction that occurred between an acid (like vinegar, wine, lemon juice, etc...) and the stone structure, 'etching' or 'eating into' the stone. The area would need to be resurfaced to get rid of the etch mark. If the surface is honed, it may be easier to go over it. Depending on where you're located there are some folks who specialize in the restoration of stone that can help you out.

This was in a brand new home that I noticed right after closing. I can’t believe it could be this soft and you can’t remove an etch Mark. I really wish I knew as I would have stayed with granite. I’m writing to the fabric store and see what they can do. Other people,say you can remove an etch Mark from marble. So is dolomite different. Can I use a stone sealer on it? Thank you.

I just did the etch testing for 15 minutes on a sample square of fantasy brown with lemon, lime, ketchup, vinegar, ammonia and mustard. They all etched. Now I am thinking I need to chose another. They said they could double seal it? true?

It's a hard marble (dolomite) it will etch. If you're going to obsess about it and have that worry you, I'd choose a granite. Sealing it will help but at some point you just have to let go of the worry - use it. Italians have been using marble for centuries and it's not a problem. I worry about it to the extent that I'll wipe after prepping food like lemons and make sure if it's a huge cooking session (like for a party) we wipe before bedtime for red wine for stains, but other than that we use it. If you feel an etch here and there is going to bother you, then get a different finish like "leathered" instead of polished, which won't show much or just get a granite. It's also a pretty busy stone, it would be hard to see every etch unless it's an obsession...