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These white marks are not permanent and are easy to remove with a simple spot treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of concrete is that it\u2019s a wholly unique material. No two slabs will match in color, texture, or tonality. Due to this, it is difficult to predict how or when this efflorescence will appear. Concrete will interact with household products and foods with which it comes in contact. To minimize the appearance of these white areas, it\u2019s important to clean up any spills as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>In the event that you do see some white marks or rings on your concrete countertops, we\u2019ve put together a tutorial on how to minimize these areas using items you may already have in the home:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the key attributes of our\u00a0engineered concrete countertops\u00a0is its durability. The concrete is resistant to stains and damage from water. However, like all countertop surfaces, it is not indestructible. 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