Clean Marble Before Sealing

Ensure that the tile is clean and free from all residues detergents grout cement oil wax and other stains.

Clean marble before sealing.

Do not use cleaners containing acid including vinegar which can etch the stone. At the end of the prescribed period wipe up the mineral oil with a soft clean absorbent cloth. A secret in knowing how to clean marble countertops. You should only use hydrogen peroxide to clean your marble tile if it is a light color.

Since marble can be permanently damaged you should protect your countertop with a sealer. Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. Shake or stir well before use. If not using marble cleaner mix a squirt of gentle non abrasive dish soap with warm water in a spray bottle and spray the counter generously.

When marble stains it s generally because watery or oily liquids have found their way into those tiny microscopic spaces between the marble s crystals. Let the floor dry completely. Mild soap and hot water will do just fine. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the hydrogen peroxide off and thoroughly dry the surface with a soft clean towel.

Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. If the mineral oil leaves no stain then your marble or granite is not in need of sealing. Even with the application of a penetrating sealer you will merely narrow the voids making them less impervious to penetrating liquids by capillary action. Before sealing your marble floor thoroughly clean it with a ph neutral cleaner made for marble.

Mix 12 percent hydrogen peroxide with several drops of ammonia and apply it to the stained tile with a cloth. If you spilled anything oil based like a vinaigrette. Look for an acid resistant impregnator sealer in your local home improvement store. The mineral oil should sit for the same 10 to 15 minutes as the water test both can be done at the same time.

For most organic food stains the marble institute recommends cleaning with a solution of 12 hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of ammonia. Wipe sudsy water on the counter with a soft cloth or sponge. You don t need specialty cleaners for marble. Use a clean rag mop on floors and a soft cloth for other surfaces for best results.

Before you apply your sealer you ll need to clean. Scrub gently and wipe soapy solution off with a clean. This will remove dirt but won t heal any etching or stains. Test the marble sealer.