Marble Fireplace Cleaning

by Nancy
(North Carolina)

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 stuff off, but I doubt seriously that it all came off. Should I simply go to a marble place (like the kind of place that makes gravestones???) and get a cleaner?

ANSWER:

Is the marble polished (shiny) or honed (matte finish)?

If it is honed, then I'd use a mild bleach solution (1/2 ounce bleach in 16 oz. spray bottle) and a soft-bristle brush.

If it is polished, then use MB-9 Stain Remover.

For either one, just spray on, wipe around an let soak. Then go back, spray a bit more and scrub.

Regular Cleaning

Once you have the marble fireplace all cleaned up, don't let the it get dirty again obviously and use MB-5 Cleaner once a week or as needed.

If you like, you can start by trying the Mb-5 to clean the marble, but it is not formulated for heavy duty jobs like MB-9.

Do NOT use the bleach for regular cleaning. Even with a honed surface regular use of bleach will etch the stone causing spots and discoloration.

Good Luck,
Ryan

I highly recommend MB Stone Care Products to maintain all your marble, stone and granite countertops and floors in optimal condition. I've used other good products (Stone Tech, Miracle) but found MB Stone Care is the most reliable and effective.