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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

Lena: Hey Miles, I had the most frustrating thing happen this weekend. I was making homemade lemonade, and some of it spilled on my beautiful marble countertop. Now there's this weird dull spot that won't come off no matter how much I scrub!
Miles: Oh no! That's actually what's called "etching" - and it happens when acidic substances like lemon juice come into contact with marble. It's not actually a stain; it's a chemical reaction that's literally dissolving a tiny bit of your countertop surface.
Lena: Wait, what? The lemon juice is actually eating away at my marble? That's terrifying! Is my countertop ruined forever?
Miles: Not necessarily! You know, a lot of people don't realize that marble ranks only about a 4 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it relatively soft and vulnerable to acids. But here's the good news - those etching marks can often be repaired, even by homeowners themselves.
Lena: That's such a relief! I was worried I'd need to replace the whole countertop. So what's the fix?
Miles: Let's break down exactly what causes marble etching and the step-by-step process to restore your countertop to its original glory.