Top 3 Cleaning Tips For Marble Tile
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Marble bathrooms aren't as scary as they are made out to be. Modern day marketing has many of us brainwashed into fearing marble for in exchange for its cheaper, man made counterparts. Let's discuss a few of my top most asked questions regarding marble bathrooms.
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There is something so charming about a marble bathroom. Marble itself has a certain timelessness and luxurious appeal that is unmatched by its porcelain lookalikes. The natural veining and patterns of marble create a unique and sophisticated look that only mother nature can produce. Its ability to reflect light softly brightens the room, making even smaller spaces feel more open and airy. Marble's natural stone surface is a way to bring nature into your home. With everything being made out of plastic now a days, its more important than ever to maintain our connection to nature. Bringing nature into design helps foster a deeper connection to the environment, encouraging eco-conscious living and a greater appreciation for natural beauty.
Do Marble Tiles Stain?
The simple answer to this simple question is: Yes. The harsh reality is, is that Marble is a natural stone and all natural stones have pores, and therefore all natural stones (including marble) can stain. One way to protect your marble is to apply a natural stone sealer. Stone sealer works by filling in all those micro-pores on the stones surface with sealer. When water and other substances come into contact with the stone, it can no longer soak in. Rather now, it will bead right on top allowing you to wipe clean.
How Do I Clean Marble Tile?
Marble tile is a soft stone, meaning anything too abrasive will scratch it. Fear not, that just means we need new cleaning materials than what we are used to for granite countertops and other harder surfaces. Marble is an old school building material so think old school cleaning solutions too. A simple sponge with warm water and dish soap will get the job done. Remember, if its safe enough to clean the oil off of baby ducks like in the Dawn Dish Soap commercials, then its going to be safe enough to clean your precious marble too! If you prefer to not scrub with your hands, a mop with a sponge end works great, especially for hard to reach walls! For quick spray and wipe down jobs, look for a cleaner that markets itself as a neutral cleaner. This is referring to its PH level on an acidity scale. Neutral, meaning it is not acidic and will not harm your polished marble material. Any cleaners that and lemon juice or orange juice scents are often too acidic for your marble and can dull your polished surface. A neutral cleaner I have used in the past is called ZEP Neutral Concentrated Cleaner. This formula is concentrated so be sure to dilute it with water in a spray bottle before applying!
How To Remove a Stain From Marble Tile
Even with all the precautions, accidents happen! For me, its not cleaning my bathroom for long periods of a time which is a major no-no with marble showers. One bonus cleaning tips for marble bathrooms is sort of obvious but I would recommend washing your tile surfaces at least once a week with warm water and dish soap otherwise, you're in for a treat with this next stuff! For stains on marble tile, or any natural stone for that matter, you will want to use a cleaner called Stone Pumice. This is a paste with a neutral PH that is left on the surface of your stone for several hours. It will then draw out the stain from the stone, allowing you to wipe it away. I used this method where a rust stain formed from leaving an old empty shaving cream bottle in my shower for too long.
How to Use Pumice Natural Stone Stain Removal
Apply a thick lay of the paste over the entire infected area.
Place plastic wrap entirely over the paste and tape it down on all sides so no new air can get in.
After 8-10 hours you should be able to to wipe it away!
TIP: The paste is of neutral PH so it is okay to leave it on and come back the next day if you forget well after 10 hours.
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