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• Wipe off strongly pigmented ingredients such as curry powder, turmeric, coffee powder, and green leafy vegetables if they fall onto marble floors.

Wipe the marble with a wet cloth. Use a soft cloth and a little warm water to wipe dust and liquid dripping from the counter and floor. Do not rub when wiping to avoid scratching the stone surface. You should glide the towel across the rock and wipe in circular motions where extra force is needed to clean.

Use mild soap made from natural ingredients or marble cleaner for a more thorough cleaning. If dust or debris builds up on the counter or floor, dilute the mild dish soap with a little warm water, then use a soft cloth to wipe the marble surface.

• Never use vinegar on marble. Vinegar is a good natural cleaner for many surfaces, but because it's acidic, it can corrode marble.
• For light marble, hydrogen peroxide is the ideal and natural cleaning solution.

Polished marble with leather. Leather towel is made from soft material, which can be used to dry and polish marble at the same time. This is the most gentle way of polishing marble.

• Buy polish from outside is also very effective. If you choose to buy polishing water, make sure to use a specific type for marble, not Granite or other stone. Because marble has special properties, it can be damaged by certain chemicals.

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Part 2 of 3: Removing stains on marble

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   Use detergent. Mix baking soda with water to make a thick, even mixture. Apply the mixture to the stain with free amount. Cover with plastic, then let sit for 24 hours.
   • You can also mix powder detergent with non-abrasive dish soap and remove stains in the same way.

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   Wipe off detergent. Open the plastic mulch, then wipe off the detergent with a wet cloth. If there is still stain on the stone surface, you can repeat the above procedure.

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   Use cornstarch for grease stains. Sprinkle a little cornstarch on the grease stain and let sit for about 20 minutes to let the cornstarch absorb the grease. Wipe off the cornstarch with a wet towel. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Removing scratches

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   Use fine sandpaper. For deeper scratches, you can rub gently with a fine grained sandpaper. Do not use rough sandpaper to avoid scratching the marble.

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   If the methods above fail to remove the scratches, you should consult a marble cleaning specialist. Marble cleaning specialists usually have industrial equipment, designed to remove scratches without damaging the marble. advertisement

Advice

• Consider sealing marble floors and counters to prevent dirt and scratches. Although this is expensive and requires an expert, it can keep the marble clean in the long run.
• Before using any marble cleaner, you should test it at a blind spot to make sure it doesn't contaminate the surface of the stone.

What you need

• Leather towel
• Mild dish soap
• Hydrogen peroxide (optional)
• Baking soda (optional)
• Corn starch (optional)
• Ammonia solution for indoor use (optional)
• Specialized stone cleaning soap (for maintenance)