We are moving into a new apartment with not a lot of counter space in the kitchen. Can you please clarify the following:

• Is it possible to prepare meat and dairy meals on the same counter, without covering it for one or the other?
• Must anything be done in between besides a thorough cleaning?
• Does it matter if meat or dairy food actually touches the countertop?
• Is it a problem if hot pots or pot lids are put on the countertop in the course of cooking?
• Does it matter if the countertop is wet?
• The Countertops are MARBLE.

Thank you very much!