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• Method 1 of 3: Maintaining marble
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• Necessities

Marble is a beautiful stone that is regularly used for floors, counters and table tops. It consists of a combination of limestone and natural elements, resulting in a relatively soft material that can have all kinds of colors and patterns. However, marble gets dirty quickly and gets damaged before you know it. It is therefore very important to know how to keep it good for a long time. Read on to learn everything about maintaining, cleaning and keeping marble beautiful.

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Method 1 of 3: Maintaining marble

1. Protect marble from scratches. Do not place objects with sharp edges on the marble. If you have marble floors, use caps or dust stickers under chairs and table legs. Use mats or place mats to protect your marble table top.
2. Dry the marble. Do not leave water on marble table tops or counters. This can cause stains. Use a second cloth to dry the marble after cleaning.
3. Wet the stain with water.
4. Try out hydrogen peroxide. Pour some hydrogen peroxide over the stain. Cover the area and leave it on for about 24 hours. Now remove the hydrogen peroxide with a wet cloth. If the stain has not disappeared, try repeating the process.
   • Be careful with this method if you have dark marble. Hydrogen peroxide can lighten the marble.
5. First, carefully clean the marble. Use warm water and a soft cloth for this. Gently rub the scratch clean. Small scratches could disappear as a result.
   • Add some mild dish soap to the water to create a little more friction. Just make sure to wipe off the water and soap well and dry the surface when you're done.
6. If the above methods are of little use, please contact a professional marble cleaner. They may have the solution for you.

Tips

• Consider covering your marble floors or table tops from time to time to protect them from scratches and stains. For example, use place mats during dinner and place a rug in places where people walk or sit a lot.
• Try the cleaner on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't stain your marble.

Necessities

• a chamois leather
• mild dishwasher detergent
• hydrogen peroxide (optional)
• baking soda (optional)
• corn starch (optional)
• ammonia (optional)
• soil cleaner for stone floors (for maintenance)