Marble surfaces are elegant and classic but they require special care to retain their luster.
Hydrogen peroxide clean marble.
Use acetone for dark marble surfaces.
Only use bleach sparingly to clean your marble.
Apply the mixture evenly across the marble tabletop to treat overall discolorations.
After cleaning up the loosened paint i scrubbed the surface of the marble with a homemade solution of four parts water and one part hydrogen peroxide.
Use hydrogen peroxide for light marble only.
If you discover a stain on your black marble clean it with a cotton ball.
On white marble the staining is particularly noticeable.
Only use this technique for marble that is light in color.
For most organic food stains the marble institute recommends cleaning with a solution of 12 hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of ammonia.
Combine hydrogen peroxide and baking soda in a bowl to create a loose paste.
Lift the plastic wrap and wipe away the hydrogen peroxide with a damp cloth.
Here s how to clean marble countertops.
You can rub on hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of ammonia.
Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for twenty four hours.
A single use of these acidic substances will eat into a marble countertop s surface and dull the stone.
Mix 1 2 cup of baking soda and 1 tsp.
A high strength hydrogen peroxide such as a 12 percent solution removes some types of stains from light colored marble.
If you spilled anything oil based like a vinaigrette.
Of hydrogen peroxide in a cup of warm water and apply as a paste overnight for oil based stains.
Although bleach is a generally accepted cleaning agent for marble it s relatively harsh.
Be careful with this method if your marble is dark in color as hydrogen peroxide can lighten marble.
Use coasters on marble surfaces to prevent staining.
Pour a little hydrogen peroxide over the stained area.
Don t use abrasive cleaner or pads either because marble can be scratched.
Persistent stains on light colored marble can be treated with hydrogen peroxide but this method should not be used on darker colored marble.
Since darker marble is denser than its lighter counterpart it tends to be more stain resistant too.
Same as when using vinegar or hydrogen peroxide dampen a clean soft rag with bleach wring out excess and drape the rag over stains.