Do-it-yourself Tips for Marble Care and Polishing

Marble can elegantly enhance the aesthetic plea of your fireplaces, floors, kitchen countertops, washroom vanity tops and more. But this wonderful natural stone can loss its shine and classiness over time if not maintained or cleaned properly. There are some easy and quick do- it- yourself tips for marble cleaning that you can follow.

This is the first step when you plan to clean your marble or granite surface. The preparatory phase includes removal of grime, waxes, dirts, grease and stains with a mop and clean water. This step is essential because it ensures that these debris do not get deeper into the surface when you proceed to the next steps like deeper cleaning and polishing. Whether you have granite countertops or marble fireplace, the secret behind keeping it beautiful and durable is regular cleaning. Even a quick mopping with tap water can do wonders.

For swift touch-ups, less is certainly more. Take a soft piece of cloth, preferably a microfiber and warm filtered water to clear countertop and floors, especially after they come in contact with foods. Use another dry piece of cloth to dry out the surface. As marbles and stones leave water spots very easily, it is better not to let them air dry. For initial cleaning, a  microfiber mop or soft piece of cloth will be enough for a day-to day cleaning. Plain hot water can also be used to get rid of light spots or marks. Do not use products like acids or vinegar, which are not intended to be used for stone cleaning.      

Some foods or beverages that contain acidic properties can leave ugly stains on your marble surface. Foods like wine, tomatoes, soft  drinks, orange juice should be removed as soon as they contact or fall on the surface. So, blotting them up is the right option, as rubbing or dry wiping can worsen the problem. If you are unable to remove the stain, use commercial marble cleaning products available in the market. These products aren’t just making your task quicker and easier, but also provide all-round protection to your stones.   

If you are looking for solutions to maintain, restore and clean every corner and bit of your stone surface and marble tops all by yourself, some commercial cleaners and polishers can be your best friends.

Granite cleaners, Marble polishers and cleaners assist you in taking care of the surface and clean them in the best way possible. These highly formulated products restore the new-like shine.

There are several professional oil and acid stain removers that go deep, absorbs oil and acid marks, without leaving any residue. They are super easy to use and will not discolor your stone. This range of products can be used on limestone, marble, ceramic and porcelain tiles, concrete, granite, state and sandstone. 

With these effective products and simple tips, you can take all-inclusive care of your stones.

Justin Allen is a well-known evangelist who has been in the marble and stone cleaning industry for many years. In this article he has presented a few do-it-yourself tips and a range of marble cleaning products for better results.