When dirt can't be removed with a squeegee, try a product designed for deep cleaning marble or use dry steam to break down the dirt. No matter how carefully you tend marble surfaces, stains are likely occur. Common stains that mar kitchen and bathroom surfaces include oil-based and organic stains.
The Marble Institute of America has a handy guide , designed to help you identify and remove these and other types of stains. How to Clean Marble. By Ann Wilson April 13, Save Pin FB More. By Ann Wilson. Comments Add Comment. Back to story Comment on this project. Tell us what you think Thanks for adding your feedback. All rights reserved. Close Sign in. How do I clean the marble in my bathrooms?
I'd clean it with a simple microfiber mop and water. No chemical products means no damage, no streaking or dulling of the shine. Get one with a really wide mop head since you have so much area to clean Most swivel at the base, so you can still get into narrow spaces and under furniture. Marble is NOT quartz as stated above.
Quartz is a silicon-oxygen crystalline mineral. They are not at all similar and will react very differently to chemicals. Quartz, due to its strong molecular structure, can tolerate more kinds of cleaner than a soft rock like marble. Use only a cleaner that says it is safe for porous, soft rocks like marble. Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Mehr erfahren. Ultimate Lighting Sale. Bathroom Vanity Sale. Bestselling Chandeliers and Pendants. Sign In. Join as a Pro.
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Most common and brand-name household cleaners will cause dull etch marks. Also, a marble cleaner and polish are actually two separate products requiring different formulations to accomplish the desired tasks. The marble cleaner will clean off all gunk, spills, and messes leaving a streak-free shine. Of course, the "shine" on marble is part of the marble itself. Kind of like the reflection of a mirror is part of the mirror itself and not from Windex. But cleaning a mirror with Windex will make that reflection super-clear and bright.
In a similar manner The marble polish will enhance the color and shine that exists as part of the marble to make it really pop and look the best it can.
Additionally, you'll find extensive information about marble , repair, cleaning and maintenance on various pages of this website. For complete step-by-step "how to" information that includes absolutely everything you'll ever want or need to know about cleaning marble, sealing marble, polishing marble, and general care including simple DIY solutions for any problems you might encounter with marble cleaner recommendations But bare-bones basics And only use products that are formulated specifically for use on marble so you don't risk damaging the surface.
So, my questions What is the best marble floor cleaner to use? How to clean marble floors easily, inexpensively, and quickly? Or you can do it inexpensively, but it will require a lot more time and effort and may damage the marble floor tile depending on what you use. I'll discuss the time, effort, and expense of all possible methods below along with what to avoid, but here's the short answer to your first question What is the best marble floor cleaner?
Very effective product and cleans marble floors without streaks or damage. Quick and easy! Of course, it isn't the cheapest, but in the long run, it saves you time, effort, and repair hassle. It's a concentrate that you mix with water so you get many cleanings from one bottle without ever risking damage and your marble floor tile will look stunning And FYI Mix the concentrate marble floor cleaner recommended above in a bucket of water.
Use a clean mop. Wet floor or mop with cleaner. Mop floor tile with overlapping strokes. Allow floor to dry. Choosing the right mop will make cleaning mable floors just that much easier.
It's reasonably durable but still a bit futzy with mop and bucket and wringing out the mop, etc. A Spray Mop allows you to mix your marble floor cleaner into the spray bottle and just spray and mop. No bucket or wringing and comes with washable and replaceable microfiber mop pads. It's hard to argue against the spray mop except it isn't super-durable.
Meaning it will likely break at some point but it's not expensive. The best choice is this Professional microfiber floor mop in my opinion. It doesn't have a sprayer so you'll need to wet the floor with your own spray bottle first, but its swivel mechanism is excellent which makes it much easier to use in corners and around objects.
Also, it IS extremely durable and will last forever with washable and replaceable microfiber mop pads. Of course, any of the above mops will work. The marble cleaning product you use is the biggest factor by far in the results you get.
So, it's most important to know what you should not use for cleaning marble. Marble floor tile is chemically sensitive to acidic substances, as well as most name-brand and common household cleaners that are too alkaline.
A chemical reaction occurs when using products that are too harsh for cleaning marble that results in dull and discolored spots, areas, or even damaging the entire marble floor or countertop. It's called marble etching and the only way to prevent etching is to avoid contact with acidic and caustic substances.
Many foods and drinks are acidic and many cleaners are either too acidic or too alkaline. Go to the marble polishing page to learn more about etching and check out the marble repair page as well. Likewise, brand-name cleaners like Lysol, , Comet, etc.
Using plain dish soap and water is a common recommendation, but as explained above, soap will leave a film or residue like soap scum in the shower that will make your marble floor tile look dull and drab over time. Also, soap and water will not clean marble floors without streaks. Streaks after cleaning are what drive most homeowners nuts, so it's a cheap but not an effective marble floor cleaner. There you have it. You can go cheap with homemade marble floor cleaners, but you'll work 10x harder for likely inferior results and possible damage.
Spending more on the best marble floor cleaner and a good mop will save you tons of time and effort and leave your marble looking fantastic which, for most homeowners, that is the ultimate goal.
Marble and Urine Stains! He has left urine stains around and near the toilet on my beautiful marble floor that I saved so long to be able to purchase. Can you tell me what to use to remove these spots I see when the light hits them? Please help me or I will have to build an outhouse outside in the backyard!!! Stains - dark spots that may be colored 2. Etching - lighter dull spots Uring is acidic and will corrode the surface of marble causing dull spots that you can only see at low angles or in certain light.
Sometimes etch marks are chalky or just seem clear. Not to worry Etch marks can be repaired. It depends on the type of finish you have honed or polished. This process for the Drill Kit is a bit more involved so if you have a polished floor then I'd recommend the first product.
Sometimes you can get both a "stain" and "etching" on the same spot if the substance wine, coffee, urine both etched and then absorbed into the marble. If the spots are dull and also darker or have a color, then you may have a stain too in addition to etching. And then repair the etching damage. But if the spots just look dull and clear or lighter in color whitish than the marble, then likely no urine absorbed and you do not have a stain.
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