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The Best Ways to Clean Marble by Vicky Smith
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Marble is a natural stone that is cut and polished to a shine. Marble has a hard surface, but it is naturally porous, and will stain easily. The surface can also be harmed by acids found in many foods and drinks. Practice stain prevention, and learn to properly clean your marble. Preventative Care The best way to keep your marble looking clean and polished is prevention. Wipe up spills immediately, especially acidic products like orange juice, which may etch the surface. Coffee and tea may stain the surface, but a quick clean up can prevent most problems. Place a cloth under metal items, such as lamps or plant containers, that could rust and stain the surface. Use coasters under drinks. Marble tilescan be sealed with marble sealer to protect it from staining, and allow easier cleaning. A light coat of colorless wax will protect the surface, but may yellow it. Regular Cleaning For regular cleaning, marble needs only warm water and a clean, dry cloth. When your marble needs additional cleaning, use a mild solution of dish detergent and warm water. Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth. Deep Cleaning and Polishing If soap and water don't do the job, it is time for a deep cleaning and polishing. Commercial marble block cleaner and polish are available for occasional use when soap and water is not enough. Polish surfaces that have become etched or dulled with putty powder (tin oxide). Use a damp cloth to rub the putty powder onto the marble and polish the surface. Fold the cloth and rub some more. An electric polisher will make this job easier, and do a better job of buffing the surface. If your surface is severely damaged with deep scratches or etching, professional polishing services are available; contact your marble supplier for more information. Stain Removal Remove tea, coffee, soft drinks and ink stains (from damp paper) by bleaching the marble sculpture with hydrogen peroxide. Soak a paper towel in 20-percent peroxide (available for bleaching hair). Add a few drops of ammonia and place the towel over the stain. Leave the towel on the stain for one hour, then check the progress. You may need to leave it on for up to two days to completely remove some stains. Add more peroxide, as needed, to keep the towel damp. Cover it with plastic wrap to prevent the peroxide from drying out. Clean oily stains from butter, lotion and other oily spills immediately with whiting or corn starch. Spread the fine powder over the stain, and allow it to soak up the oil for a few minutes. Brush away the powder and repeat with more powder. Once most of the oil is removed, allow the final application to stand overnight. Wash the powder away with hot, soapy water and a stiff brush. If all of the oil is not removed, try wiping it with ammonia or dry-cleaning fluid. Be sure you have good ventilation when using these chemicals, and do not use them near a flame. For rust stains, use a commercial rust-stain remover, and follow the directions exactly. Be careful when using these products, as they usually contain acid, which can etch the surface of your marble. Acidic spills from fruit juices and carbonated drinks can etch the surface of your marble and dull the finish. Wipe up these spills immediately, and follow the directions for polishing to restore the surface, if needed. In short, as a professional business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we have finally become the global top-ranking service provider of trade information, providing the most comprehensive, accurate, and efficient international stone business information for stone enterprises all over the world. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see bridge or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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