How do I remove dark oil and grease stains from my limestone kitchen worktop?

This can be done in two steps. First, clean the entire worktop with Lithofin MN Power-Clean —not only the stained areas. Let the surface dry completely. Then remove the dark grease and oil stains locally using Lithofin OIL-EX . Caution: Before starting this treatment, your kitchen worktop must be water- and oil-repellent (impregnated/sealed). This is often done by the natural stone supplier or installer before installation, but it can also be done afterwards. Contact us or your natural stone supplier for more information.

How do I remove matt stains from my limestone kitchen worktop?

These dull (matte) marks are usually caused by acidic products. On limestone worktops, they typically affect only the very top layer of the surface. You can easily polish them away using the Propad Handy polishing set or the Propad Compact polishing pads . Afterwards, protect the worktop by treating it with Lithofin MN Stain-Stop .

How do I remove small stains or grease marks from my limestone kitchen worktop?

These are often superficial stains, or a thin surface film left behind by a maintenance product. In most cases, all you need to do is clean the entire surface thoroughly with Lithofin MN Power-Clean , then rinse well with clean water.

How do I remove white limescale rings from my limestone kitchen worktop?

Apply some undiluted Lithofin MN Power-Clean to a kitchen sponge and rub gently until the limescale rings disappear. Never use abrasive materials to speed up the process, as they can damage the limestone.

Limestone Kitchen Worktops: Pros, Cons & Maintenance

Can limestone be used as a kitchen worktop? Read here what to look out for!

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Limestone is characterised by a soft, unique and natural colour palette, with shades such as white, beige and grey. The stone often has subtle imperfections, such as fossils of shells, animals, plants or corals, which create a warm and calm look.

There are two types of limestone: a soft, porous white limestone (whose maintenance is discussed here) and a harder variant, blue limestone. Click the text to go to our blue limestone worktop maintenance page.

Limestone is highly durable and gives your kitchen a southern touch. To keep the worktop looking its best, we recommend maintaining it properly. Limestone is heat-resistant, but less resistant to acids, scratches and stains. Compared to marble, limestone is even more porous. That’s why it is essential to impregnate the worktop with Lithofin MN Stain-Stop.

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Limestone Kitchen Worktops: Pros & Cons

Heat-resistant

Thanks to limestone’s heat resistance, your kitchen worktop can handle everyday intensive use with ease. Hot pans or dishes won’t easily leave burn marks.

Warm, earthy tones

The soft shades of limestone, combined with subtle imperfections, create a warm, understated character and a calm, welcoming feel.

Sealing is essential

Because limestone is even more porous than marble and is less resistant to acids, scratches and stains, it’s essential to impregnate the worktop to reduce the risk of staining.

Choose suitable maintenance products

Take care of the maintenance. Use suitable products to keep your limestone in top condition.

Looking to choose limestone for your kitchen worktop? Brachot is your specialist.

Brachot offers a wide and varied selection of limestone, in a range of colours and finishes. Make an appointment and visit our Stone Gallery in Halesowen to discover all the varieties, so you can choose your perfect limestone slabs for your kitchen worktop. You can already explore the current range online via our live stock. On request, additional limestone slabs from our headquarters in Deinze & Verona can also be delivered to the UK.

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How to Maintain Limestone Worktops?

Step 1

Before limestone is put into use as a kitchen worktop, it should be sealed by the installer or a professional natural stone fabricator. If this hasn’t been done, you can treat the worktop yourself with Lithofin MN Stain-Stop to make the surface more resistant to staining.

Step 2

Use Lithofin MN Easy-Clean for daily maintenance. This 2-in-1 product cleans and nourishes at the same time. It removes greasy surface dirt and also helps develop a beautiful patina.

By cleaning your natural stone kitchen worktop regularly with this product, you make it more resistant and easier to maintain over time.

Step 3

Clean the worktop regularly with Lithofin MN Power-Clean, and then use Lithofin MN Easy-Clean again for daily maintenance.

Tips:

Don’t use too much water. A gentle rub with a damp cloth is sufficient.
Never scrub with abrasive materials to clean dirt that is hard to remove. Using some undiluted Lithofin MN Power-Clean on a kitchen sponge is a far more durable solution.
Acid stains can be removed with Propad hand pads.
Always follow the instructions on the packaging of the maintenance products.

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Limestone-Effect Worktops

Limestone is a porous natural stone with warm, earthy tones — its soft shades, combined with subtle imperfections, create a calm, welcoming character that looks stunning in any kitchen. However, for worktops it can be a slightly riskier choice: its porous nature makes it more sensitive to acids, scratches and stains, which can lead to dull etch marks or discolouration over time.

That's why Brachot offers low-maintenance alternatives that bring the same limestone look into your kitchen, without the worry. Built on Brachot's decades of natural stone expertise, our brands have been developed to meet the highest expectations for both performance and design. Customers particularly value these ranges for their highly realistic natural stone look.

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Brachot’s Uniceramica® worktops offer porcelain designs inspired by the natural look of limestone. This contemporary range fits today’s interior trends perfectly, while delivering an excellent price-to-quality ratio. Within the Uniceramica collection, you’ll find many alternatives to iconic limestones, including popular Sinai Pearl and Caliza Avorio. Darker limestone looks are also highly requested, such as Ceppo di Gre. It’s the calm of limestone, combined with the everyday ease of porcelain: low-maintenance, durable, and ideal for worktops.

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