Disinfecting Marble in Bathroom & Kitchen
QUESTION:Please I need help asap ....my husband has just been diagnosed with active MRSA, a severe staph infection. We have been told by the doctor to completely disinfect every surface of our home. The problem is we have marble floors and marble tops in the kitchen and bathrooms. (tumbled cream marble in bathroom and cream marble slabs on counters)The product they have given me is for non porous surfaces. What can I use to disinfect... alcohol, hydrogen peroxide?ANSWER:Yes, in this situation I'd recommend the hydrogen peroxide. You may also consider using a dilute bleach solution (12 parts water to 1 part bleach).Given that you have tumbled marble any etching that may occur (hydrogen peroxide is acidic, bleach is alkaline) won't be that noticeable and since you'll be cleaning the entire surface area it will etch evenly. But you may not have a problem with just one application unless you mix too strong a solution. Straight bleach will damage of course and too potent hydrogen peroxide will too, but the in many cases it's the repeated use of these products that ends up producing noticeable damage. I'd do a test application on a small area to see if etching occurs with your solution. Adjust the concentration as you see fit. In the end, if you do have some etch marks, they be repaired. The HP will not smell as bad as the bleach, but the bleach solution may be more cost effective and easier to prepare and use. Good Luck, Ryan P.S. Get all the facts, answers, explanations and simple solutions with step-by-step instructions for any issue, problem or question with our Granite & Marble Maintenance Manuals. |
