Eliminating Urine Smell In Marble Floor

by Maura
(Bedminster, NJ)

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 and erase the smell of urine.

ANSWER:

There are many odor eliminators out there and I would recommend using one of the more natural brands using enzymes or micro-organisms. The issue is whether the product is too acidic or alkaline, which may damage the marble surface. The more natural de-odorizers usually are pH neutral.

Before trying any of those, however, I'd try just plain baking soda. Make a paste with baking soda and water and apply the paste to the smelly areas. Cover it with plastic wrap and seal with masking tape. Let it sit for a couple days. Remove the plastic and let the baking soda dry out. This should help quite a bit.

If it doesn't take care of it, then try the specially formulated odor removers, but try to get some information regarding pH from an MSDS sheet for that product. You want the pH to be between 6-8.

For cleaning I'd use Tile Floor Cleaner and/or Granite Countertop & Marble Cleaning spray.

Good Luck,
Ryan