09.21.09
How to Clean Marble Counter Tops and Floors
Marble countertops and floors are beautiful and should last for many, many years. They do however need to be carefully cleaned and cared for.
First step: Use a soft brush to get rid of all the crumbs or other debris on your countertops, a broom or dust mop to do the same on your marble floors. This is important because cleaning over any kind of grit will scratch your marble. Think sandpaper, here!
Second step: Wash your floors or counters with any of the following:
- Dishwashing liquid (Dawn, Palmolive, etc.) and hot water.
- Stone soap, available at any hardware store.
- Baking soda and water.
- Any natural, phosphate-free cleaner such as Shaklee’s Basic H. (Go to www.Shaklee.com for information).
- A microfiber cloth or mop dampened with water.
- Special marble cleaners. Two good resources are: www.Marble-Cleaning-products.com and www.StoneCare.com.
Do NOT use too much cleaner or soap as that may leave a film or streaks. Also do NOT use regular cleaning products on your marble–even if they say they are safe for all surfaces. Nearly all household cleaners, except those that are phosphate-free, contain acid which is enemy #1 for your marble surfaces.
Third step: Rinse the surface thoroughly. This is an important last step as any soap residue will dry your marble.
Fourth step: Dry the surface with a soft cloth. Never leave water on your marble! You can wipe a marble floor dry in several ways:
- Place a cloth under your sponge mop and go over the entire floor.
- Use an old towel under your feet and boogie around until the floor is dry.
- Change to a clean cover on your microfiber mop.
Please share your own tips and suggestions for cleaning marble.
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house cleanig atlanta said,
10/10/2009 at 11:16 am
Great Post!! Thanks for the info.
cleaningproz said,
10/15/2009 at 8:33 pm
Thank you for the encouragement. We hope all our posts are helpful.