Before you start cleaning and maintaining your Marble floor tile, you need to understand that Marble is a natural limestone that has gone through a transformation and regular care is very essential.
To avoid any damage, you need to determine whether your Marble is Natural is cultured.
Highlighted below are three basic methods to go about that:
Temperature method: lay your hand on the surface. Natural Marble is usually cooler to the touch than the surrounding air. Cultured Marble will be about the same temperature as the surrounding air.
Acid method: Pick an area; put a few drops of vinegar on the surface to be tested. If it is Natural Marble, you will notice some bubbles or fizz, immediately wipe up the vinegar with a damp cloth to avoid damage.
Scratch method: In the same hidden spot, lightly scratch the surface with a nail. Use a magnifying lens to see if there is a visible scratch left. Natural Marble scratches easily, while cultured marble does not.
NATURAL MARBLE
Removing any existing stains, marble is highly porous; stains are caused when liquid seeps into the stone and get trapped. Common spillages like juice, wine, sauces, cooking oils, and coffee will all stain your marble surface. To remove fresh stains, use a Damp Microfiber Cloth with warm water and Neutral Detergent, gently rubbing the stain until the area is clean. Then rinse thoroughly.
Removing Stubborn Stains: Dampen Marble with water then apply a few drops of a cleaning chemical, we recommend using Sancitro. Gently rub in with a Stiff Bristle Brush and rinsing thoroughly, sometimes stubborn stains might require two or three applications.
Polishing: After stain removal is complete before Polishing makes sure you have a clean dry surface as Marble is soft and scratches easily, and you don't want to damage it while polishing. Always use a clean, dry Microfiber cloth to gently remove any remaining dirt, dust, and grit. If needed rinse well with clean, damp Microfiber cloth then dry the surface well with a clean cloth.
we recommend using Sancitro. Gently rub in with a Stiff Bristle Brush and rinsing thoroughly, sometimes stubborn stains might require two or three applications.
Polishing: After stain removal is complete before Polishing makes sure you have a clean dry surface as Marble is soft and scratches easily, and you don't want to damage it while polishing. Always use a clean, dry Microfiber cloth to gently remove any remaining dirt, dust, and grit. If needed rinse well with clean, damp Microfiber cloth then dry the surface well with a clean cloth.
Eco Polishing of your Marble: Use a mixture of Baking Soda and water as a polish, combine (45 g) of baking soda to (0.9 L) of water and mix well. Then using a clean cloth, apply the mixture to your surface in a thin layer.
How to clean a cultured Marble
Cultured marble is much easier to clean than natural marble. Cultured marble is manufactured with a protective coating that makes it much less prone to scratches and damage.
- Remove any stains. Scrub surface stains using a brush with nylon bristles and a non-Abrasive Scouring Pads.
- To remove hard water stains, spray Sancitro on the surface and gently rub in for 5-10 minutes then rinse with plain water and wipe with a damp cloth to remove any residue.
- For general cleaning use, Purito or WI WA both are Non-Abrasive and Non-Streaking floor cleaners designed to give a High Gloss finish in high traffic areas.
- Polish your Marble. Although this is not necessary as cultured Marble is manufactured with a sealed surface it is recommended to apply a Protective Sealant (Lapicur) every 1 to 2 years to help prevent stains.
To give added protection to your Marble Floor from stains and scratches it is recommended to use Dust Control Mats, and to regularly dust and clean your Marble Floors. To save yourself the hassles of Marble Tile cleaning in Houston TX, Contact Bizfloors today for professional Marble Tile Cleaning.