Cleaning Marble: How to Clean Marble Counter Tops and Floor Tile

Cleaning marble is easy... but it’s important to know what you are dealing with first. Without the correct knowledge, you will make mistakes and cause damage. But, once you learn more about marble qualities, maintenance needs and cleaning procedures and apply the simple Do's & Don'ts found on this page, your marble will look fantastic for decades.

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Marble is gorgeous and NOTHING on the market . . . natural or man-made . . . can compare with its luxurious beauty. But in a way, it is delicate.

Marble is a stone, of course, but not nearly as hard as a granite counter top. Marble will wear well and last forever, however cleaning marble and maintaining it in top condition is definitely a different game than granite.

A common myth is that marble is really porous, stains easy and must be sealed. While in general that is not bad advice, it is not true in many cases and can be dead wrong. When appropriate and found to be porous by testing then sealing will greatly reduce the chance of staining.

Etching is a different matter. Marble is sensitive to acidic substances (juice, wine, coffee) so it can "etch" (dull the polish) rather easily . . . even when sealed. Sealing has nothing to do with etching.

Etching can often be repaired, but the acid sensitivity is a factor you need to consider when purchasing and installing marble.

Best use of marble is for powder baths, table tops, tub surrounds, a marble shower, floor tile and stone fireplace surrounds.

Again, cleaning marble properly is not a big deal once you know how, but it is different than other surfaces and correct procedures are essential for maintaining your countertops and floor tile in top condition.

Here's what you need to know:

Use the following Do’s and Don’ts to help you avoid bad habits and establish a safe method for marble counter top care.

Also check out the General Care & Cleaning Guide for the best tips on maintaining all types of countertop surfaces and floor tile.

If you have a problem...

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Do's and Don'ts

Use a top quality penetrating sealer like MB or recommended Stone Care & SenGuard Sealers to protect your investment.

FYI... some marbles do not need sealing. In such cases, it's best not to try and apply a sealer since in won't absorb and may just dry on the surface and then you'll have to strip it off with toxic chemicals.

A spray surface dressing like Stone Care Dazzle will enhance the shine and provide a little more protection.

Do: Blot up spills immediately.
Marble is much more sensitive than granite to acidic substances like wine, coffee, fruit juices, tomato sauce, sodas, toiletry products and cleaning products that can etch(dull) the polish(shine) or stain the surface.

Do: Clean surfaces using a sponge or soft cloth.
The only cleaning agents you should use on a regular basis are hot water and a specially formulated stone cleaner/sealer. I recommend Stone Care STONE PLUS. Buff dry with a cotton cloth or chamois. Using a mild soap occasionally (3-4 times a year) for cleaning marble won’t harm the stone, but consistent use will dull the surface.

Do: Use coasters under all glasses, bottles and cans.
Bottles, cans and glasses that contain acidic drinks may etch the polish or damage the surface.

So make cleaning marble easy and avoid expensive marble polishing and marble restoration by treating your marble tops like fine wood furniture. Always use coasters ...no matter what.

Do: Use a tray for toiletry products in the bathroom. A decorative tray can look very nice and it will protect the surface from the damaging chemicals contained in many toiletry products.

Do: Dust mop your marble floor tile regularly.
Use a clean, dry, non-treated dust-mop. Be careful using a vacuum cleaner. Worn parts or grit jammed by the wheels may scratch the surface. Also, mop regularly using a specialized stone cleaner.

Tip: Marble polishing on floor tile makes a very slick surface when wet, so go with a "honed," "tumbled" or "sawed" floor tile especially in the bathroom. It will look warm and inviting and hide dust, dirt and stains very well.

Do: Use door mats inside and out along with runners and area rugs.
Grit, dirt and sand carried in by our shoes are abrasive and will wear and scratch marble floor tile.

Don't: Use generic, store-bought cleaning products of ANY kind.
Cleaning marble with products bought at your local store that contain acids, alkalis and other chemicals can etch or damage the countertop surface or degrade the sealant leaving the stone more vulnerable to staining.

It won’t happen right away and trying to save money by using cheap, generic surface cleaners only ensures that you'll spend a lot more time and money on your marble care in the long-run performing expensive repairs or marble restoration.

Don't: Use vinegar, ammonia, lemon or orange for cleaning marble.
As noted above, a sponge with hot water is all you need on a daily basis and a stone cleaner/sealer weekly.

Don't: Use bathroom, tub & tile or grout cleaners.
The powders and even the "soft" creams contain abrasives that will scratch and dull the surface.

Don't: Sit or stand on your countertops.
Unlike laminate countertops, marble countertops are not flexible and they DO NOT typically have a plywood backing, so too much weight in one spot could cause a crack.

Don't: Place toiletry products directly on your countertop surface.
Hair products, toothpaste, perfumes, colognes, nail products, creams, lotions and potions may stain or damage the surface or etch the polish leaving a ring. Protect your countertop by placing these products on a decorative tray like they do in fancy hotels!

That's it!!

Most of the Do’s and Don’ts are things you already do and don't do! And the new tips you’ve learned about how to clean marble are really very easy requiring only minor modification to your normal routine.

The best advice is to get a separate cleaning tote for your marble maintenance products and the products you use on other surface types you may have . . . such as granite, a quartz counter top or Corian counter tops.

Label everything and off you go--no problems or guesswork. This is especially handy if you use a cleaning service. You’ll never have to worry that you or the maid might accidentally use the wrong product. Cleaning marble is simply a matter of learning the particular traits of marble and the correct procedures and then it's routine.

Just keep in mind that marble has stood the test of time and it is meant to be used. So with just a little TLC, you’ll enjoy its beauty for years.

Have a stain or spot on your marble countertops or floors? A question about which products to use... or any other marble care & maintenance related question? Need an answer?

Well, use the form below and just ask! I'll tell you everything I know with links to answers below.

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Damaged Marble Bathtub  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I restore a marble bathtub due to using Ajax and brillo at different times which caused the marble to "come off 'the tub?

ANSWER:...

Restoring Old Dirty Marble Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble countertop that has been stored for years in a shed. How do I clean it and disinfect it and make it shine?

ANSWER: Well,...

Hairspray on Marble Vanity Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am planning to install a Carrara Marble vanity top in my bathroom. If I spray hairspray and it hits the countertop will it ruin it?

ANSWER:...

Cleaning Marble Shower Walls & Mildew  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The marble amalgamate in my shower is dull and also has whitish streaks all over it from "scrubbing" or cleaning it. The grout gets the black ...

Remove Crazy Glue From Marble Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do you remove crazy glue from a white marble table top? Owned table for thirty years. Pride and joy. One inch thick, 32"W x 51"L. Spilled ...

Removing Marble Tile Rust Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How to remove rust stains from 1913 marble mosaic tile floor.

ANSWER: Rust stains can be very difficult to remove, especially if they ...

Oil On Marble Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We are considering a Carrara marble counter on a kitchen island which has a stove in the center. Is it a problem with cooking oil absorbing ...

Repair Marble Vanity Top Dullness  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do you restore the luster to a dull countertop?

ANSWER: Dull spots, water-spots, glass-rings, etc. on marble countertops are usually ...

Cleaning Marble Surface Yellow Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I remove yellow spot on natural marble that due to using toilet cleaner containing Hydrochloric Acid? The type of Marble is Italian ...

Etched Bathroom Marble Care  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I need advice on how to restore my marble. It has so many etchings, it's horrible! It's a brand new countertop. Please help!

ANSWER: Many ...

Cleaning Product Damage On Marble Vanity  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I purchased a vanity with an oval shaped brown calico marble top. I was unaware it was marble and required special care, so I cleaned with ...

Grease Stain on Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I get a grease stain out of marble floor.

Answer: You may have some luck using a powerful degreaser that is also safe for marble ...

Marble Floor Urine Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do you remove urine stains from a white marble floor?

ANSWER: Well, it first depends on whether your marble is polished or honed. And ...

Curling Iron Burn on Vanity  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Is there any product that can strip the burn off of the counter top then re polish or seal it? The color is beige and egg shell.

ANSWER:...

Marble Vanity Curling Iron Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a cream colored marble vanity with swirls in it. When my mom was here visiting, she used my curling iron/flat iron hair styling tool....

Cleaning Marble Cat Vomit Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have dark brown with creme marble floors. The cat vomited on the marble in 3 different spots. After cleaning the floor with warm water, I ...

Cleaning Marble Fireplace  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I would like to know if there is a home remedy for cleaning marble fireplaces.

ANSWER: Yes, you'll find DIY instructions on how to remove ...

Polishing and Cleaning Marble Table   Not rated yet
QUESTION: I would like to know the method and products used to clean and polish a marble table top that is charcoal in color.

ANSWER: The first ...

Restoring and Cleaning Marble Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I restore a Georgia marble table top that has white with pink and brown veins?

ANSWER: Thanks for the picture. That helps, however,...

Glass Ring on Marble Coffee Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have two rings on my marble coffee table,from wine, I think. How can I get it out?

ANSWER: Marble is sensitive to acidic food and drinks ...

Dull Marble Shower Wall From Silica  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The marble on the wall of my shower has been dulled by the silica in our water. It can't be removed with acid obviously. What do you suggest ...

Marble Floor with Stain from Marble Cleaner  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have pink variegated marble on entrance hall.. cleaned it with a very good marble cleaner from Lowes... it left spots on about 5 tiles, cannot ...

Remove Dull Spots On Marble Vanity  Not rated yet
QUESTION: There seems to be some spots that are a dull like sheen....I have no idea what did it or how to care for it but the counter is real marble ...

Cleaning Marble Stained with Acid  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I dropped some Mr. Muscle lime destroyer (contains acid) on marble floor?
Is it possible to get rid of it??

ANSWER: Yes it is possible....

Cleaning Marble Hair Dye Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I get a stain from permanent hair dye out of my bathroom marble vanity top? I tried soaking the stain with ammonia and alternated ...

Cleaning Marble Coating on Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a white marble with grey veins tabletop which has some kind of coating on it. This coating is now coming off starting at one corner ...

Italian Marble Water Ring Stains & Cleaning Questions  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a very light blonde or golden swirl color ITALIAN MARBLE TILE which has a few water rings and I also have no idea if its sealed or needs ...

Removing Lemon Stain on Marble Table Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Not to long ago we had friends over and made ceviche which is a shrimp salad with lots of lemon juice. Well, needless to say lemon juice was ...

Brown Spots On Cultured Marble Shower Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am having a problem with little brown spots on my shower floor. They look like little rust spots. There is no pattern they are just random....

Cleaning Marble Circles & Other Marks  Not rated yet
QUESTIONS: I am in possession of an old wash stand with a very dirty marble top. What is the best and easiest way to wash this top? How should I care ...

Orangish Marble Vanity Top Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a marble countertop in our master bathroom. We have had the countertop just a little over a year and recently noticed an orange-ish ...

Cleaning Marble Tile Shower Mildew  Not rated yet
QUESTION I have a marble tile shower. The flooring of the stall is tumbled marble and is dull in color. The walls are polished marble and are shiny....

Maroon Stains on White Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: White italian marble when laid is showing maroon stains in some areas what is the cause and how to remove them.

ANSWER: Without a more ...

Cultured Marble Cleaner  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Is THRIFT Odorless Drain Cleaner safe to use in a cultured marble sink?

ANSWER: I can't say if it would be damaging or not on cultured ...

Cleaning Marble Vanity Top Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I clean my antique marble vanity top which is somewhat stained?

ANSWER: Well, it depends on what kind of "stain" you have. A true ...

Coffee Stain on Marble Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Our coffee machine leaked coffee on our white honed marble countertop. It is a big brown blotch that won't come out with soap and water. I'...

Cat Stain on Carrara Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Carrera marble natural color polished. Cat pooped on floor leaving a dark stain. Can this be removed?

ANSWER: Yes, but it takes a special ...

Blue Dye Marble Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Blue dye from a children's plastic toy leaked onto my white marble vanity leaving blue stains everywhere. How can I get the stains out? Bleach?...

Cleaning Dark Circles Off Marble Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just moved into a vacation rental home for a month and it has a beautiful marble top coffee table that has circles on it from people setting ...

Marks on Marble From Silicone  Not rated yet
QUESTION My freshly installed bathroom has mostly Chocolate marble tiles around the walls and bath.

In the areas where silicone has been used - the ...

Cleaning Marble Kitchen Island Spotting  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a kitchen island marble top that is white. What looks like water spots and "splash like" marks have started to appear on the surface....

Vinegar Marble Countertop Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hello! I spilled vinegar on my marble countertop and now the polish has come completly off. The area that I spilled on looks very dull and ...

marble spots from a cleaning product  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My cleaning lady used Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner on my brand new polished marble bathroom counter top. It is now spotted were the product ...

Cultured Marble Sink Drain Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION I have a dual sink vanity and counter top all made out of white cultured marble. It appears they used plumber's putty around the drains. I now ...

Cleaning Old Marked Marble Table   Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have come across a white marble table top which has been outside for years and its pretty badly marked I would like to clean and bring it ...

Marble Vanity Top Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My marble counter top which is sealed looks like crap, many stains. Can I remove the sealant and reseal it somehow?

ANSWER: Tom, most ...

Cleaning Marble Hard Water Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do you get hard water stain off a marble shower wall. Just bought house and have no clue how to clean marble.

ANSWER: Well you certainly ...

Dull & Discoloured Bathroom Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The marble in my bathroom is 13 years old and has obviously been neglected in some areas. There is both black veined marble and pink and white ...

Cleaning Marble Lemon Juice Etch Marks  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I remove marks put on my marble counter tops by lemon juice and other liquids spilled on them? The tiles are brownish-black with white ...

Marble Vanity Top Marked With Cleaning Product  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have inadvertently used a cleaning product in the sink of the vanity unit and it has splashed the marble leaving marks. Can you tell me what ...

Old Hairspray on Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I remove old hairspray from the marble countertop in my bathroom.

ANSWER: Removing hairspray or anything coating the marble surface ...

Restoring Old Stained Marble Patio  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble patio built in 1950. The marble is discolored and stained. How do I restore?

ANSWER: Honestly John, this job sounds like ...

Water Marks on Bathroom Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I remove water marks from marble floor in my bathroom. Colour is beige with veins of dark brown running through.

ANSWER: Sounds ...

I didn't know... Used Wrong Marble Cleaner  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just moved into a gorgeous condo and cleaned the marble bath counters with an all purpose cleaner (409). Now they have these little circle ...

Cleaning Marble Floor White Wine Spot  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I had a party not to long ago, and someone had dropped a glass of white wine on my marble floor. I focused on picking up the glass before mopping ...

Antique Marble Vanity Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have an antique wash stand with a gray marble top has stains from over the years, how to clean?

ANSWER: It depends what kind of "stains"...

Shaving Cream Ring on Marble Vanity  Not rated yet
QUESTION: It is an off white tone and has a ring where my son left a can of shaving cream. I can not get rid of the ring and to make it worse my husband ...

Red Wine Marble Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Marble floor stained. Think its red wine. Advice?

ANSWER: You won't be able to clean it with any spray or by rubbing and scrubbing.

You'...

Cleaning Marble White Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I clean a big white stain on my marble counter top?

ANSWER: By "white" stain I take it you mean the stain is lighter in color ...

Cup Rings on Marble Kitchen Counter  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have rings from cups on my marble kitchen counter. The color is pink/mauve marble.

ANSWER: What is happening is called "etching." Acidic ...

Brown Stain in White Marble Shower   Not rated yet
QUESTION: The White/Grey marble on my shower walls is getting veins of brown...how do I fix it?

ANSWER: What you are describing sounds like a problem ...

Marble Rust Stain Removal  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I remove a rust stain from a light colored marble top?

ANSWER: Rust stains can be particularly difficult to remove. As you've probably ...

Marble Vanity Top Soap Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a ceramic soap dispenser sitting on the marble bathroom vanity which left a yellow stain. I can not remove this stain. Any suggestions?...

Vinegar Spots on New Marble Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just purchased a new black marble kitchen table. It looked beautiful, but today I used vinegar on it and now it is all water spotted. What ...

Improve Shine On Marble Table Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My 100+ year old marble (traditional light & dark gray)table top is worn (scratched) from use. I do not need for it to be like new, but would ...

Marble Vanity Top Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have two small yellow strips on my counter where my flat iron got hot and marked the counter. Is there any way to remove them?

ANSWER:...

Cleaning Marble Shower & Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: If urine gets sprayed around the toilet on a marble floor, how do you suggest cleaning it? How do you maintain and clean marble shower? Thank ...

Disastrous Marble Floor Installation  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Marble floors were installed and never covered. Construction workers walked all over them. Sweeping compound was used to sweep up the debris ...

Polishing Hazy Marble Backsplash  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We just had a marble backsplash installed and it is hazy not shiny. How do I get rid of the haze?

ANSWER: It could be one of two things....

Dark Green Marble Vanity Top Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: A can of proactiv was left on the marble countertop for about 20 minutes leaving a whitish colored ring. The active ingredient in proactiv ...

New Marble Floor Tile Turns Green  Not rated yet
QUESTION: In summer 2008 we had a new house built in Cyprus with high quality marble floor tiles throughout. The colour was mainly pale shades of beige/...

White Carrara Marble Vanity with Yellow Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: White Carrara Vanity Top has yellow stain. Yellow dye is from a vitamin pill that got wet and was not quickly cleaned off of the counter. You ...

Marble Vanity Top Staining  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a bathroom vanity that is marble. Where the drain hole is located there is a stain. How do I clean to make the stain appear lighter ...

Cleaning Architectural Marble For Kitchen Use  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I picked up a marble slab at a garage sale and would like to convert it into a countertop work area in the kitchen. Right now, the slab is ...

Polishing & Cleaning Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Marble color - Black, Marble color-Gray: Black marble is stained with food acids such as mustard, etc... from catering...... Some black marble ...

Lost About Marble Maintenance  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just got a marble kitchen table. everyone is telling me you cant put a glass of water on it or a hot cup of coffee. Is this true? How do ...

Cleaning Marble Shower Dark Spots  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble shower (white white gray veins). The tile is starting to darken significantly (but only toward the shower floor, not on the ...

Pet Urine on Shiny Carrara Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The dog went to the bathroom on my shiny Carrara marble floor after wiping it up it has left a dark spot, what can I do about this?

ANSWER:...

Marble Bathroom Vanity Water Spots & Dullness  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble sink top in my bathroom. It came with the vanity we purchased from Lowes. It is getting badly water spotted and dull. When ...

Coke Stain on Marble Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have an antique table with an oval marble top. My son spilled Coke on it & didn't tell me about it. I saw it a couple of weeks later. I tried ...

Rust Stain Marble Vanity Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What is the best product for removing an old rust stain off of an antique marble top?

ANSWER: There isn't a product that you can just ...

Vomit Stain on Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My dog vomited on our marble floor leaving behind a stain(acid?)How can I clean it up? The stain looks like a dull spot. The color of the marble ...

Marble Etching & Cleaning Products  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Crema Marfil Demmer polished honed shower tile... How do you repair etching on marble tile? What products do you use and what products are ...

How To Clean/Reseal Tumble Marble Shower Gunk  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Our tumbled marble shower was sealed a year ago when it was new, with Miracle 511 Seal & Enhance. I clean it with Stone Care International'...

Marble Fireplace Flower Pot Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a white flowerpot stain on my marble fireplace hearth area. The marble is brown. Is there any way to remove this stain?

ANSWER:...

Marble Vanity Top Stains/Roughness  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have just put in marble counters in the bathroom. There seems to be stains that look like water spots. We use a foam soap for handwashing ...

Marker Stain on Marble Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Without my knowledge my kids left blue marker stains on my white/gray marble kitchen table. How can I remove it? Thanks.

ANSWER: To remove ...

Spots on Black Marble Tile in Kitchen  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have black marble tile as my kitchen counter. It has been in for about 6 months. I now notice rings, light areas and spots that are somewhat ...

Cleaning Marble Fireplace Bottom  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a client that has burned places on the marble that's at the base of her fire place, she asked me how to or what to use to get the burned ...

Water Marks on Honed White Marble Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a white marble counter top in my kitchen. When the light hits the surface at a certain angle, I can see the outline of circles from ...

Marble Vanity Top Film  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble vanity top with a "dull film" on it. How do I get this off to its original luster?

ANSWER: You may have a "film" on your ...

Protection For Exterior Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I read in another Q&A that you don't recommend sealing marble that will be used in wet/exterior conditions. Can you give me more details on ...

Urine Stain on Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have white marble, sealed but not shiny, on the floor of one of my bathrooms. Recently I noticed what appears to be urine spots around the ...

Re-Crystallization vs. Standard Marble Polishing  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Are you familiar with the process of marbleizing/crystallizing marble? They've used it in Florida and Italy for over 20 years and it's fabulous....

How To Polish Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do you polish worn white marble?

ANSWER: This is a job for a marble restoration professional.

There isn't any spray or product ...

Lime Juice Ring on Marble Coffee Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do you get a lime juice ring from a glass out?

ANSWER: I assume that the marble coffee table is polished (shiny).

If so, then ...

Removing Polished Marble
Cup Rings  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a polished marble coffee table with cup rings on it. I already tried dish soap on a hot rag. How do I clean it?

ANSWER: The cup ...

Curling Iron Burn in Marble Vanity  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hi, my wife accidentally tipped her curling iron onto our bathroom marble counter top & left what looks like a cigarette burn. Is there any ...

How Fast Does Marble Etch?  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am wanting to use Crema Marfil marble for two of my kitchen counter tops. I have received much conflicting information. Is a coffee spill ...

Marble Cleaning Products For
Water Spots  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How to remove water marks, lemon or any cooking marks. We use kitchen a lot have lots of glass rings or just spots. Marble is cool Calcutta ...

Curling Iron Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What do I need to use to remove a curling iron burn on my marble vanity?

I appreciate the help.

ANSWER: Well, it depends on whether ...

How To Clean & Shine A Large Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I work for a hospital. The traffic area where this floor is is by the public elevators. Off the shelf product are not allowed to be purchased ...

Cleaning Marble Mistake  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I think I have ruined my vanity top. My daughter sprayed some stain remover on a piece of fabric and it soaked through to the marble. Then,...

Australian Pearl Marble, Double-Resined  Not rated yet
Answers are in italics below questions:

My husband and I are building a new home. We have selected an Australian Pearl Marble from Italy for our Master ...

Cleaning Marble Countertop Water Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a water ring on my kitchen counter top. What can I do to get rid of it? Thanks.

ANSWER: What you have is "etching" commonly called ...

Marble Table White Spots  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My dinning room table is marble and has a lot of stains. The marble is dark and the stains look white or grayish, kind of like old water stains....

Marble Vanity Dye Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I get a stain out of my marble top...it has two brown stains from drops of raspberry bath and body hand soap. The marble is cream color....

White Carrara Marble with Orange Spots  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just remodeled a bathroom downstairs in our older home and found a lovely vanity on line. I did not know how sensitive the marble countertop ...

Removing Bleach Spots on Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Help! I have dark brown marble-top occasional tables in my living room. I used a bleach-based cleaner on them. I sprayed them all then got ...

Cleaning Marble Hard Water Build Up  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We just bought a new house that is 2 years old. Behind one of the bathroom sinks is a water stain (white calcium build-up)the size of a half ...

Grout On Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: When my dad put marble in my shower he got some grout on the marble stone tiles how can i remove the grout from the marble?

ANSWER: Most ...

Cheap Marble Cleaning Product  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What can I clean my marble vanity top with that is not expensive to buy?

ANSWER: Well, that depends on what you consider expensive and ...

Cleaning Tumbled Marble Cat Pee Smell  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hello I have tumbled marble in my entrance way and my cat has urinated on it in several spots. I used a gentle cleaner for marble but the ...

Cleaning Marble Black Bean Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We found a black bean on the marble/limestone floor that must have fallen from someone's plate. It left a stain on the floor. The color of ...

Removing Wax From Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We recently took over a cleaning job in which the person before us waxed a polished marble floor. How do we strip the wax off of the floor ...

Cleaning New Marble Installation  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Bathroom marble was just installed and there's a "film" that you can see from an angle when the light shines on it. I tried wiping down with ...

Marble Bathroom Tooth Plaque Detector Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Help!... my daughter got blue plaque detector on my tan marble countertop.

ANSWER: You'll need to use a "poultice" to draw the stain out ...

Antibacterial Cleaning For Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just got new Carrara countertops and a full backsplash in my kitchen. How do I clean up after cooking with raw chicken, meat, etc? I'm slightly ...

Best Marble Cleaning Products  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can I get rings and stains out of my kitchen and bar marble countertops and restore the shine?

ANSWER: The "rings" are from acidic ...

Marble Shower Cleaning  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What is the best way to keep a marble shower clean? The shower is a white/cream marble.

ANSWER: Well for a shower that will be the cleanest ...

Cleaning Brown Marble Wash Stand Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I recently purchased an antique wash stand. The top was, I guess white or greyish with darker grey streaks in it, however there is a fair bit ...

Marble Fireplace Chemical Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I got my hardwood refinished and sealed. The hardwood sealant got on the bottom part of the marble fireplace. I tried to clean it but with ...

Eliminating Urine Smell In Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have marble in my bathroom, we also have a 5-year-old boy who misses a lot while using the toilet. What can I use to clean up the spills ...

Marble Fireplace Cleaning  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The marble around my gas log fireplace has darkened apparently from the fire/heat. I have used Ivory soap and water and gotten some brownish ...

Cleaning Marble Sink Lysol Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Brown Lysol bathroom cleaner was used to clean a marble bathroom sink. As a direct result the sink now has a horrible brown stain. Please ...

Marble Vanity Top Etching  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a Pacific Blue marble vanity top in my bathroom which is in perfect shiny condition, except the location where it appears the maid ...

Cleaning White Marble Headstone  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What is the best product to use to clean white Italian marble headstone?

ANSWER: I'm assuming it has accumulated dirt, grime and mildew,...

Cleaning Marble Before Sealing  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just installed marble in a shower and on a bathroom counter top. I used a revitalizer from Stonetech, but it left a haze and showed marks ...

Ashy Exterior Marble Cleaning  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I clean exterior marble that looks ashy?

ANSWER: First, I would power wash it. Rent a power washer from Home Depot. This should ...

Cleaning Marble Floor Wax & Dirty Grout  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Our kitchen and living area floor is a white to cream colored marble with a wood inlaid border which is again inlaid with brass... we bought ...

White Carrara Marble Cleaner Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My friend's daughter threw up all over our white Carrara tile floor and I grabbed Fantastik of all things to clean it up - I was thinking about ...

Clean Marble Tootpaste Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hi! Can you please tell me if there is a way to remove a toothpaste stain from a marble counter top. The marble is mostly red in color and ...

Wax Pencil On Tumbled Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hi there - I recently installed nice beige tumbled marble in my shower surround, and made the apparent mistake of using a red wax pencil to ...

Sealing & Cleaning Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just navigated to your website & have found it to be extremely helpful already! I have one quick question though... I just bought a marble ...

Marble Vanity Top Mystery Marks  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a white marble top in our ensuite bath, it has several spots where something has left a stain. They are more noticeable on an angle....

Keeping Marble Clean  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I believe this is a rolled Italian marble, natural in color and porous. I have lived at this residence for 2 1/2 years and am seeing major ...

Marble Table Casserole Pan Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Ah yes, the gorgeous marble table that is a zillions years old has now been marred. By me, of course, trying to use it for a "side table" during ...

Marble Vanity Top Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a white marble vanity top in our guest bathroom. There is a brown stain and I do not know what caused it. I think someone might have ...

Marble Water Ring Removal  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Water rings on table top, how do I remove them safely?

ANSWER: The only way to remove glass rings is with a marble polishing powder....

Cleaning Yellow Marble Lamp  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hi There, I recently purchased a very old marble lamp which is yellowed either by stains or age. Is there anything which I can clean it with ...

Yellowed Cultured Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am changing out my bathroom faucets. When removed the old faucets, the cultured marble underneath yellowed. Is there a way to get that out ...

Marble Countertop Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a curling iron burn on my marble countertop. How can I remove it?

ANSWER: First, are you sure you have marble and not "cultured"...

Permanent Marker Stains On Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My bathroom white marble countertop has smudges of permanent marker on it. My granddaughter wrote on paper with a permanent marker (using the ...

Cleaning Grout In Tumbled Marble Mosaic Shower  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have pale green tumbled marble mosaic floor for my shower. The grout is dirty. I was told not to put anything but mild cleanser on the marble....

Cleaning Marble BBQ Sauce Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I spilled a bit of BBQ sauce on my black marble table top. I wiped it immediately, used hot water and Dawn(dish soap), but now I have a white ...

White Marble Turned Yellow  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We didn't know that we had marble counter tops in our bathroom. The marble is white in color but has turned yellow. What can we do to get ...

Removing Marble Wax  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Years ago I acquired a beautiful table in Brazil set with the indigenous stones mined there. I have been using a product called "Italian Craftsman ...

Dark Marble Sink Water Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My daughter left the water drizzling in the dark marble sink for an entire day. The water left a whitish discoloration in the bottom of the ...

Removing Capet Glue From Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How to clean a marble floor that was covered with carpet and glue?

ANSWER: It will probably require a potent stripper like methylene chloride....

Cleaning Marble Vanity Wood Dye Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hi There, I need advice on removing a stain from my white Italian Carrara marble counter top. Water dripped though a dark wood wicker basket,...

Marble Nightstand Water Ring  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My husband has set a a glass of water on the nightstand a couple of times and left a permanent water ring. I tried to remove it by buffing ...

Nero Marquina Marble Cup Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I just had a Nero Marquina marble counter top installed and it seems we already have cup rings on it. Is there any way to remove them?

ANSWER:...

Cleaning Dingy Marble Shower  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I need to know what's the best product to use on my marble shower? It looks a bit pale/dingy. I guess it like water stain? And what can I use ...

Antique Marble Table Rust Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I remove a rust stain from antique marble table top?

ANSWER: Uh Oh! Rust stains are some of the toughest to get out of marble... especially ...

Red Wine Stain In Marble Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Help please! I live in a rented apartment, with what I think are marble tiles on the floor - they are white and extremely porous, and I don'...

Dull Marble Spot Under Sink  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have rain forest green marble floor. I have a bath towel mat under the sink. I went to clean the floor and noticed a dull spot under the ...

Marble Floor Hairspray Build-Up  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a lot of hairspray built up on our marble bathroom floor. You can see the build up and the shine is gone. What's the best way to clean ...

Marble Bathroom Countertop Yellow Spot  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The white marble countertop has yellowed a bit underneath where the water glasses are set. Is there a way to get the white back without damaging ...

Marble Fire Surround Nicotine Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have just bought a white/grey Victorian marble fire surround. It has quite a few large nicotine stains on the top of it as well as a few ...

Outdoor Marble Table Dulled By Weather   Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble bistro table that has been sitting outside on a sunny balcony for several years. It has only ever been cleaned with water and ...

Marble Bar Top Acidic Spots  Not rated yet
QUESTION: New marble bar top used for party. No coasters, when I wipe with damp soft cloth I feel stains and see a dullness on the spots. How do I polish ...

Yellowing Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What to use to clean marble that has turned yellow?

ANSWER: Well.... I need a little more info to give you a definitive answer because ...

Marble Vanity Top Hard Water Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a marble vanity in my bathroom. It has hard water stains. What can I use to get rid of them?

ANSWER: Often just buffing them out ...

Hard Water Stains on Marble Vanity Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: The marble top around my bathroom sink is dark green. There are hard water build-ups around the faucets. How can I remove this without harming ...

Cleaning Marble Mouthwash Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Apparently our mouthwash container had a leak and now there is an oval stain on our bath vanity. The mouthwash is blue but the stain is not,...

Remove Marble Water Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What is the best method to remove the rings or stains on marble?

ANSWER: There is only one method... re-polishing the surface... either ...

Black Marble Hearth  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Our black marble hearth has been stained by bubbles (washing up liquid--round stains). Leaving a pattern of perfectly round and slightly discoloured ...

Marble Table Lime Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hello! I recently bought my marble center table which I only use for guests. The first time I had guests over, one of them accidently placed ...

Marble Cleaning Cat Pee Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Had a round-based lamp on brown marble top. Granddaughter's aged cat peed on marble without our knowledge. The urine basically dried around ...

Marble Vanity Top Scratch  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I remove a small scratch from my marble bath counter tops? I had put down a flower pot that was terra cotta and it left a small circle ...

Cleaning Marble Shower Mildew  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a marble tile shower surround. What's the best way to clean it? I've noticed mold and mildew building up, does a stone cleaner work ...

Marble Vanity Top Cleaner Damage  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I mistakenly used Lysol Bathroom Cleaner on my white carrara marble counter in my bathroom. The result is what appears to be staining and etching ...

Marble Cleaning Product Damage  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I tried to clean my marble table with Lysol antibacterial kitchen cleaner and it left the marks wherever I sprayed on the table pretty ugly ...

Marble Cleaning Products  Not rated yet
QUESTION: What would be the suitable materials for cleaning a marble stone which was grouted and polished?

ANSWER: For general marble cleaning I ...

Aloe Vera Juice Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hello, we accidentally spilled about 4 ounces of aloe vera leaf juice on our bathroom counter, which we think is granite. It was left on the ...

Honed Carrara Marble Floor Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Help!!! We just renovated our bathroom and used honed carrera marble tiles on the floor. When I was cleaning the bathroom for the first time,...

Shower Stains In Tumbled White Marble Mosaic  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have installed a white tumbled marble mosaic in the shower room. After four months installed various discolorations seem to show in various ...

Restoring Marble Polish  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Unfortunately, Mr. Bubbles was used as a cleaner - after only one week - splotching and putting a film on the marble. While it is not totally ...

Coloring White Marble Vanity Tops  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have white marble vanity tops and I would like to change the color without replacing them. Since there are stains for garage floors and everything ...

Marble Shower Floor Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: There is a dark stain on the marble floor in our shower and today I noticed some dark shading in the shower floor. I didn't know not to use ...

Spots On Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a marble top for our coffee table and it has spots, probably from glasses. They look like water spots. Also, the marble is very dull....

Marble Countertop Curling Iron Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How can you clean/remove a curling iron burn from a marble bathroom counter top?

ANSWER: Most often when someone asks about a burn in ...

Stained Marble Shower Floor  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a marble shower and the flooring is stained from years of use. The floor has a slight texture to prevent slipping. How do you remove ...

Dull Marble Coffee Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I moved into a new house yesterday and my mother-in-law came over to help me clean. I believe that she wiped my marble couch table with either ...

Pet Urine Mable Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: White marble floor tiles with greyish veins through it. My dog urinated on the tiles. I wiped it up and then used warm water and dried it, but ...

Ring Stains On Marble Dining Table  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a brand new, beautiful dark charcoal gray (with white streaks) shiny marble dining room tabletop. Unfortunately, we already have what ...

Cleaning Hair Spray Off Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I clean hair spray off of marble countertops?

ANSWER: Hot water, soap and a sponge or a specially formulated marble cleaner of ...

White Marble Tub Surround   Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hello, I have three marble panels that surround my bathtub and shower. They have turned from white with gray veins to yellow. Please advise ...

Marble Curling Iron Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I accidentally left my curling iron on and my marble top in my bathroom has a burn mark- is there any product that will help?

I'd suggest ...

Cleaning Marble Shower Stall  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I clean a marble rim on the inside and outside of a shower stall? There is also a marble rim around a jacuzzi tub. It's a mystery to ...

Cleaning Marble Coffee Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a coffee table that is a 4ft by 2ft slab of Italian Marble. I did not use a coaster for my latte and it left a ring where the glass ...

Re-Polishing Marble Counter Top  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have accidentally set a pot with an acidic material on the bottom of the pot on the black marble counter top in the kitchen we are renting ...

Marble Rust Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I had a metal candle holder on the countertop and it got water under it. Before I moved the candle holder it made a rust ring. How can I remove ...

Marble Sink Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: My marble sink area by the drain looks a little bit discolored and dirty, how can this area be cleaned or at least polished to look better....

Marble Vanity Top Dull and Stained  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I get my black marble vanity top to shine? It is dull and has rings stains. HELP!

ANSWER: Ring stains and dullness are typically ...

Cleaning Marble Shower Hard Water  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How should I clean hard water film on my shower walls? Our marble is a beautiful pink.

ANSWER: To remove hard water and soap scum you ...

Restoring Marble Floor Polish  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have black with white grain and tan variegated marble in my foyer where it gets a lot of traffic. It has completely lost its shine and has ...

Marble Countertop Candle Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I had a candle burning in a blue holder and just noticed that it left a blue ring etched in my countertop. I am not sure the type of marble ...

Tumbled Marble Grout Mildew  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Our tumbled marble is chocolate noche in the shower. We have been having mildew problems and cannot seem to get rid of it. What should we use ...

Marble Vanity Top Burn  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I get rid of a curling iron burn from my white marble vanity top?

ANSWER: If your marble vanity top is polished (probably so) then ...

Marble Table Ball Point Pen Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: Hi, my 1-year-old just got hold of a pen and made a few scribbles on my beautiful and treasured marble top table. I tried water and bounty ...

Marble Fireplace Adhesive Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I bought a really nice second hand marble fireplace - and to save money on a professional to come and fix it, my boyfriend fixed it. and it ...

Marble For Kitchen Countertop Dilemma  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have found a marble slab that I really love and would like to use it for my kitchen countertops. But I keep reading about how marble is easily ...

Rust Stain Removal  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have tried every product out there (Stone Care International included) with plastic coverings over lumps of product on the rust stain for ...

Tumbled Marble Vanity Top Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have a stain that is oil and a stain that is hair color. What would you recommend to get these out?

ANSWER: To remove stains from any ...

Marble Fireplace Smoke Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a historic house in Baltimore city with a white marble fireplace mantel and surround. What is the best way to clean and make it WHITE ...

Cleaning Marble Headstone
Moss Stains  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I want to clean a marble headstone - the type supplied by the VA - which is badly stained with moss and lichen growth. What will remove the ...

Removing Soapy Film
from Marble Flooring  Not rated yet
QUESTION: A housekeeper used Murphy's Oil on the marble floor. Is there any way to remove this dull finish and bring it back to its original shine?

ANSWER:...

Oil Stain on White Marble Kitchen Countertop  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have recently made a cooking oil stain on my white marble kitchen countertop. How can I remove it?

ANSWER: White marble is certainly ...

Cleaning Marble Remove Glue  Not rated yet
QUESTION: How do I remove glue from a marble table top?

ANSWER:
A razor blade will take the glue off your marble table top. Buy a new, sharp ...

Remove Sticker From Marble  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We recently installed marble for our countertop in our bathroom remodel. The store placed a sticker on the marble, and I can't get it off. I'...

White Marble Shower Stain  Not rated yet
QUESTION: We have a spot on this white marble 'bench' in our shower that is about 7in x 2in that has yellowed from putting products on it. The rest of ...

Cultured Marble Shower  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have just learned that my badly stained shower floor is Romastone man-made marble. Will stain remover made for marble clean this up? Any ...

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