Marble is considered an
elite substance which is quite costly. Consequently it is generally
preferred by people of means for their homes. However, it is not just
pricing that should focus attention on marble. Cleaning it is just as
delicate an operation. It can be used in different contexts. For
example it is popular as table tops or as flooring. Of these marble floors cleaning is particularly important for maintenance of the
appearance and well being of any home or office.
In marble floor cleaning
it is not just dust and dirt removal that is important. As important
is maintaining the finish of the substance. In considering texture it
is important to realize that marble is fragile. In ancient times
marble was basically used for busts and sculptures but in modern
times it has come to be used in things such as flooring. Consequently
domestic cleaning processes such as marble cleaning are
full time operations. It is important that the flooring does not
absorb natural alkalies or stains which cannot be easily removed.
Lemon juice, vinegar and wine can etch the surface and adversely
affect texture and appearance of marble.
Apart from obvious ones
such as liquids even other agents can leave marks requiring marble restoration. An example are metal lamps. For these a
professional rust remover is required. Where the surface of the
marble floor has lost texture it can be restored through using a
commercial marble cleaner and polish. Where damage is extensive to
marble through for example water seepage, the damage can be rectified
by using professional marble cleaners. Where damage is caused by
agents like oil it must be attended to immediately by spreading
household corn starch. White spirit is also good for removing oil
stains and dirt. In all these scenarios don’t neglect cleaning
marble floors.
In marble floor
cleaning if water is used be careful to swipe the floor a second
time with separate swabs. It is also important to be careful about
using detergents and their reaction on the marble. Highly polished
marble is less likely to absorb stains as compared to other marble.
Bathroom cleaners and spray additives should be avoided in cleaning
marble floors. Polishing with abrasives increases the cleansing
effect but removes the sheen off the marble. It is an altogether
different process than cleaning floor tiles which just
requires a brush and water as well as a good detergent.
