How to Keep Your Marble Rolling Pin Looking Nice

Marble rolling pins have many advantages. They are heavy and require very little pressure when rolling out dough, they don't stick to dough and they keep dough cold because they hold a chill. Marble rolling pins also are easy to clean. Marble can become stained and scratched, however, so you need to take some precautions to keep it looking nice. Cleaning a marble rolling pin also requires some specific substances and techniques. Does this Spark an idea?

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Cotton Cloth
Dish Washing Liquid
Water
Hydrogen Peroxide
Acetone
Marble Cleaner
Rolling Pin Sleeve

Instructions

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  Keep the marble rolling pin away from coffee, tea, wine, citrus fruit, tomatoes, vinegar and any other acidic substances. They can stain and etch the surface.
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  Wipe the rolling pin with a clean damp cotton cloth after each use, or if necessary, dip the cloth in warm soapy dishwater and clean the rolling pin. Do not immerse the rolling pin in water.
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  Clean stains from the rolling pin with a neutral pH non-abrasive cleanser, such as hydrogen peroxide or acetone. Rinse immediately with plain water. Repeat if necessary.
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  Use a special marble cleaner to remove tough stains, carefully following the manufacturer's directions. These cleaners are available at hardware stores.
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  Store your marble rolling pin in a cotton or flexible plastic sleeve to prevent it from becoming scratched.

Tips & Warnings

Don't wash a marble rolling pin in a dishwasher.
Don't use any type of bathroom cleaners or abrasive cleansers on your marble rolling pin.

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