Marble Maintenance Tips

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2017/11/16 Read:571

· Never use abrasives, like steel wool, on marble

· Never use cleaners with acidic ingredients or bleach

· Clean up spills immediately, especially from vinegar, tomato products, lemon and coffee

Step 1 - Choose Cleaning and Polishing Products

Always clean marble before polishing with a gentle or organic cleaner. Cleaners manufactured specifically for marble can be purchased; however, a couple tablespoons of baking soda per quart of water or dishwashing liquid works well also. Polishers specifically made for marble can also be obtained; avoid polishes with acrylic or polyurethane finishes. There are also products made for specific colors of marble. Read the labels carefully before purchasing a manufactured polish. An inexpensive alternative to manufactured polishes is chalk, which should be ground into a powder before applying.

Step 2 - Wash before Polishing

Clean before polishing with your preferred cleaner, allowing the floor to air dry a couple of hours before beginning to polish.

Step 3 - Begin from the Middle

Whether using chalk or a chemical polish, start from the middle. If using chalk, dampen a micro-fiber cloth then dip into the powdered chalk. If using a chemical polish, place a dime-sized amount onto the middle of the floor to start with.

Step 4 - Buff in Circles

Using a cloth or polishing pad, buff in circles. Move slowly to the right, then the left. Come back to the middle, working your way up then down. If you are cleaning a large room, work this way in small sections. Add more polish or chalk as necessary.