You’ve seen it on your Instagram feed and pinned it to your Pinterest boards. If you’re looking to enhance your home, marble decor is the latest interior design trend to know. Whether for its elegant appearance or timeless appeal, we strongly support this style: and, if you’re wondering how to clean marble, floors or coverings, you’re in the right place.

Before You Start

Before determining the correct cleaning method for marble, it’s important to understand that marble absorbs chemicals found in most cleaning products. That said, there are also many natural ingredients that can damage your marble, such as vinegar and lemon juice. Abrasive, acidic, and generally harsh cleaners (including bleach) can damage the marble surface, so regardless of the ingredients or cleaning products used, we suggest always testing cleaning solutions on a small area to check for reactions. If it dries normally, you can be assured it’s safe.

How Do I Care for Marble Furniture?

If there’s one thing certain about marble furniture, it’s that you’ll want it to last long: there are a few things you can do to ensure they look great and maintain their beauty over time, including:

• Cleaning them regularly with a soft sponge

The only liquid you should use to clean marble furniture is warm water to absorb small residues and crumbs, and then a stone cleaner, if necessary, for larger residues. Three or four times a year, you can use a mild soap on the furniture, but be careful: continued application can dull the surface.

• Use Coasters

It may seem trivial, but sometimes this type of suggestion could make a difference: using a coaster under all glasses, bottles, and cans is a must with marble furniture. Glasses can leave a ring and damage the surface polish, so don’t be afraid to pair your tables with a set of coasters.

• Clean Spills Immediately

Marble furniture is more sensitive to acidic substances compared to granite, for example: this includes wine, coffee, fruit juice, and tomato sauce… these foods can dull the finish or permanently stain the surface if not promptly addressed.

How to Clean Marble Floors

Since marble is a porous stone, it is necessary to use a gentle and pH-neutral cleaning solution so as not to damage the finish; special cleaners are available online and in stores.

However, marble can often be cleaned using lukewarm water and a soft brush that won’t scratch the surfaces. Just make sure to thoroughly dry the floors afterward to avoid inadvertently creating water marks; you can do this by using a large microfiber towel wrapped around the end of a dry mop.

How to Clean Marble Countertops

For daily cleaning, you can use lukewarm water and a microfiber cloth to wash marble countertops. Don’t forget to dry the surface with a clean cloth to avoid water stains; if you need to perform a more thorough cleaning, you can use regular kitchen accessories to get the job done; clean the countertops ensuring to rinse and wring out the microfiber cloth regularly.

How to Remove Stains from Marble

Regular stain removers don’t work, as we’ve already mentioned, so don’t rush to grab bleach; you’d only end up causing further damage: the method you’ll use to clean marble will primarily depend on the substance that caused the damage. For this reason, it’s best to follow the manufacturer’s advice directly to see what they suggest in terms of products and processes.

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