Marble surface, be it your flooring or your countertop, appear extremely good and impart a distinctive look to the house. However, the problem with a marble surface is that not only is it expensive to install, but is also very difficult to maintain. In fact, the cleaning problem posed by marble surfaces is the reason why many people tend to avoid it. However, the right tips and a little bit of effort on your part can make your marble look clean and well maintained in no time at all. For all those who want to know how to clean marble, we have provided the best ways in the following lines.
Tips for Cleaning Marble
- In case anything spills on a marble surface, wipe it with a damp cloth almost immediately. The more you let the spill sit, the more stubborn will the resultant stain be.
- While wiping marble, always make use of a damp rag. Thereafter, buff-dry it with a chamois cloth.
- For removing stubborn stains from marble surface, make use of neutral, non abrasive cleaners, like acetone, hydrogen peroxide & clear ammonia.
- Mix liquid dishwashing detergent with some warm water. Take a sponge, dip it in the solution and use it to clean your marble. Thereafter, buff-dry it with a chamois cloth.
- In case your marble has become dull, you can brighten it once again by using a commercial marble cleaner and polish.
- For removing rust stains from marble, a commercial rust stain remover is the best. However, do not let it sit on the marble for too long.
- In case of organic stains like tea, coffee or soft drink, use a poultice soaked with 20 percent peroxide and a few drops of ammonia.
- If oil stains on marble are bothering you, dust the area with an absorbent fine powder like whiting or corn starch and let it stand for 24 hours. Thereafter, wipe with ammonia-dampened cloth, rinse and wipe-dry.
- After cleaning marble, polish it with marble polish containing tin oxide. In case of marble floors, you can also use a stone sealer.
