Please see our staff listing. Most of the HSS anesthesiologists have completed fellowship in fields such as regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, critical care medicine, cardiothoracic anesthesia, chronic pain, and anesthesia research.
Put on your safety goggles. Pour your marbles in a single layer into an old skillet or disposable aluminum pan. Heat the marbles on your stovetop, between low and medium heat, for approximately 10 to 15 minutes; or preheat your oven to 350 degrees and heat the marbles for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven or stovetop and remove the skillet or pan from the heat source with a potholder. Pour the marbles into your bucket of ice water. Wait for the ice to melt. When melted completely, scoop the cracked marbles from the bucket with your slotted ladle and lay the marbles on a soft cloth to dry.
To make a marble top shiny, polish it after cleaning. If it's especially dirty or stained, you might need to apply a poultice or sand it. Sealing a marble top after cleaning or sanding helps give it a shine. Wipe the marble top with a soft, dry cloth to remove any surface dirt and debris. Wet a non-abrasive sponge with warm water, wring it out and wipe the marble top again. Spray the marble surface with commercial stone cleaner and wipe it off with a clean, soft rag. As an alternative, add a drop or two of mild dishwashing liquid to the damp sponge, wipe the marble top and rinse well with plain water, or use a solution of one part hydrogen peroxide to two parts water.