Nobody likes a stained floor and when the floor is laid with costly marble, the situation becomes more complicated. Marble has become a common stone laid on floors, kitchens and even bathroom surfaces. Being a porous stone it easily absorbs spills and forms stain. Though hard, it is never an impossible task to remove stains from marble. Here are some methods to remove stains on marble surfaces to ease you of your home cleaning job. Blot the area using paper towels or cloth. Never try to wipe the area as this will only help to spread the stain. Blotting will absorb the liquid and prevent it from seeping into the marble. When the spill is completely absorbed, try some mild chemicals to remove the stain which will not affect the luster of the marble. Commercial stain removers are available in the market to remove hard and rusty stains on marble. One has to make sure that it will not damage the surface. One should follow safety instructions given. Covering your body and using gloves when using chemical stain removers will reduce the risk of chemicals damaging your skin and hands. Ink stains on the surface can be removed with the help of hydrogen peroxide. Sprinkle hydrogen peroxide on a paper towel kept above the stain. Keep it overnight and wash it with hot water and check if the stain has disappeared. While using this chemical one should see to it that the marble does not lose its color or luster. Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate which is easily available in household and people rely more to remove household stains. Form a paste by adding few drops of water and spread it over the stained surface. Allow it to dry for a few minutes. Remove the hardened baking soda by wiping it off from the marble. By now the stain should be gone. Cornstarch is very much helpful in removing oily stains. Sprinkle some corn starch over the stain and leave it overnight. The starch will absorb the grease from the surface. Then use hot water and detergent to scrub off the stain. Rinse thoroughly and then check to see if any stains are left. With these suggestions in mind, one can remove stains on marble surfaces. But first try to understand the kind of stain you are going to remove so that you don’t have to feel miserable after choosing the wrong decision. Super Clean is a Sydney based professional cleaning service provider catering to domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. Our extensive range of cleaning solutions includes carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and window cleaning as well. We are also an expert provider of lawn mowing and grass cutting services.
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