Cleaning Marble Before Sealing

Use a clean terry cloth mutton cloth or paper toweling.

Cleaning marble before sealing.

The time and cost involved are really inconsequential when compared to how fabulous marble countertops and floors look in your home not. Since darker marble is denser than its lighter counterpart it tends to be more stain resistant too. Whatever marble you have in your home sealing. Wait 48 hours after cleaning using a suitable applicator apply a thin even coat of nano seal.

The job is fairly simple to perform. On the other hand if a stain is present where the mineral oil was you will need to seal marble and or granite with a petroleum based sealer. You don t need specialty cleaners for marble. Do not use cleaners containing acid including vinegar which can etch the stone.

Photograph by mimi giboin for gardenista. Marble cleaning do s do. Clean the floor. I am sure it will be perfect.

Make sure to start with clean marble tile before applying the sealer. Clean with the right tile floor care product if necessary ensure that the tiles are totally dry before applying the sealer. If you want extra protection you can apply a second coat of sealer after the first one is completely dry. Before sealing your marble floor thoroughly clean it with a ph neutral cleaner made for marble.

A secret in knowing how to clean marble countertops. Be sure to wipe the area with a clean damp cloth afterward. We plan to mount a 3 inch high strip of stainless steel flashing against the backsplash to divert future chicken smoke and grease from the marble. When testing with mineral oil know that mineral oil will evaporate and is not an indication that your marble or granite is damaged but rather that it needs marble sealing.

Seal your marble when needed you may have read about applying a marble granite sealer and all the hassle it is but i assure you it s not such a big deal once you know what you are doing. Don t use abrasive cleaner or pads either because marble can be scratched. You ll want to clean and seal yours regularly more on that below and easy enough to do before you ve had coffee promise. Buff any excess sealer from the surface after 5 minutes.

Don t use vinegar windex or bleach on marble. Buff polished marble to a gorgeous gleam with a chamois cloth. Let the floor dry completely. Just in case we re applied sealer three coats to the backsplash ourselves.