We tested both to break down their differences (and pros and cons). Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore The vacuum sealer is a rather ingenious device that sucks the air out of a plastic bag before ...

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Marble is a classic and elegant material, but it can be high-maintenance. We explain how often to seal marble countertops and why sealing on a regular schedule is important.

Consumer Reports tested seven vacuum sealers ranging from $60 to $180. The devices work by removing the air from a bag, then fusing the top along a heated strip, creating an airtight seal.

Keep the countertop color uniform with sealer or by rubbing with mineral oil. Mineral oil will darken soapstone’s natural gray hue; sealing will not. Soapstone is relatively soft, ...

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If the sealer is absorbed by the granite in less than five minutes, apply some more. After 10 minutes, blot the remaining sealer and buff the stone dry with a terrycloth towel or rag.