How do I remove dark oil and grease stains from my travertine 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 get rid of dull (matte) marks on my travertine kitchen worktop?

These dull (matte) marks are usually caused by acidic products. On travertine 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 spots or greasy smears from my travertine 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 travertine 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 travertine.

Travertine Kitchen Worktops: Properties, Inspiration & Maintenance

Considering travertine? Read here how you can use it in your kitchen.

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Travertine is a type of limestone, but it clearly differs from traditional limestone because of how it forms. Unlike limestone, which forms in seas and oceans, travertine forms on land, near heat sources. Warm spring water dissolves calcium carbonate, which precipitates again as the water cools. This process builds up the stone layer by layer. Organic material, such as small twigs and leaves, breaks down over time and leaves small pores behind. These pores create travertine’s typical open structure.

If you choose travertine for a kitchen, it is strongly recommended to opt for filled travertine. This makes maintenance much easier and improves everyday comfort.

The same care guidelines apply to travertine as to limestone and marble. Avoid materials that can cause scratches and do not use acidic products. Travertine is heat-resistant, which makes it suitable for kitchen use.

Because travertine is a limestone and more porous than marble, sealing is essential, especially indoors, in areas sensitive to stains and moisture such as the kitchen. For this, we recommend Lithofin MN Stain-Stop. Daily care with suitable products helps keep the worktop stain-resistant and looking beautiful for longer. Unfilled travertine is less maintenance-friendly and also less durable, which is why we do not recommend this application.

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Properties of Travertine Kitchen Worktops

Heat-resistant

Travertine can handle high heat well, so hot pans or dishes won’t easily leave burn marks on your worktop.

Warm, earthy tones

The soft natural colours give travertine a calm, welcoming character, and every slab, each variety in its own way, is a unique work of art shaped by the earth.

Sealing is essential

Because of its porous structure, travertine should be sealed to make it less prone to staining.

Choose filled travertine

It’s the best option for a travertine kitchen, combining easy maintenance, everyday comfort, and long-lasting durability.

Choosing travertine for your kitchen worktop? Visit Brachot.

If you’re still looking for the perfect travertine kitchen worktop, Brachot offers a broad and varied selection of slabs. Our specialists search every day for the finest travertines in Europe and far beyond. By appointment, you can visit our warehouse in Halesowen to experience the tactile beauty and natural character of travertine, and choose the exact slabs for your worktop yourself. You can already explore our current availability online via our live stock. On request, additional travertine slabs from our headquarters in Deinze & Verona can also be delivered to the UK.

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How to Maintain Travertine Worktops?

Step 1

Before travertine 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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Travertine-look Kitchen Worktops

Travertine brings a warm, natural feel to a kitchen, but as a natural stone it does require the right protection and care. That’s why Uniceramica® offers travertine-look porcelain worktops that deliver the same atmosphere, without the worries of a porous stone.

To recreate the look and tactile feel of travertine as realistically as possible, we developed a new textured finish: strutturata. This relief follows travertine’s distinctive character and adds depth to the surface, creating a true stone-like touch and appearance.

Within the Uniceramica® collection, you’ll find five travertine designs: Travertino Classico, Travertino Bianco, Travertino Light, Travertino Argento and Travertino Navona. Stylish, durable, and made for everyday kitchen use.

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