If you have installed marble in any place in your home, you will no doubt be aware that it requires some special care in order to keep it looking its best and maintain its beautiful luster. Marble is often used in furniture such as in a coffee table or as a countertop. It is a beautiful natural stone and though it comes from formations of limestone it can be very fragile when trying to care for it. It is therefore important to know how to clean marble from the very beginning.

Marble requires cleaning on a regular basis. This is because the normal dirt, dust and grit that accumulates in any home can scratch your marble surfaces very easily. So, it is important when you are thinking about how to clean marble that you remember to dust it often. Be sure that you use a dust mop that is natural and has not been treated with any kind of cleansers. This can cause your marble to be stained because it is a very porous rock. The simplest thing to remember when considering how to clean marble is that using a cleaning solution made of just some simple dish detergent in water will clean it very easily without damaging it. If you wish to avoid streaking, you can use a damp chamois cloth instead of a regular damp cloth dipped into your detergent solution. If you have white marble and wish to avoid the normal yellow that naturally occurs, you can apply a light coat of wax to help protect it.

Marble can sometimes become dull looking over time. To give it a pick-me-up, use a marble cleaner and some polish and it will be restored to its original condition in no time. Be careful when you are selecting a marble cleaner. Some can leave a residue behind and you will want to avoid this. It is best to purchase your special marble cleaner from a reputable company that actually sells marble. You should also look for a marble cleaner that has been specially designed for the international market because marble from the United States is harder than marble that comes from international sources. Therefore, if you are using a cleaner that is safe for softer marble you know it will be safe on your marble from the United States.

If your marble has been damaged by surface scratches or etching, you can purchase a product that is a putty powder. This product can be very difficult to find but it is widely available on the Internet. It is applied in a way that is similar to car wax. You simply rub it onto your marble surface with a damp cloth and then buff using an electric polishing machine.

The last thing you need to know as you consider how to clean marble surfaces is that it can sometime be stained. Stains on marble happen because it has been exposed to one of three things: oils, stains like colas or rust. If your marble has been stained, it is best to make a poultice and apply it to your marble. It will be important to keep the poultice moist so applying a piece of plastic wrap over it is a good idea.

Keeping your marble looking beautiful will not be difficult if you know how to clean marble. Following these simple steps will make that easy for you!