Cleaning Marble Before Sealing

You don t need specialty cleaners for marble.

Cleaning marble before sealing.

Wait 48 hours after cleaning using a suitable applicator apply a thin even coat of nano seal. Don t use vinegar windex or bleach on marble. Marble cleaning do s do. Buff any excess sealer from the surface after 5 minutes.

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. A secret in knowing how to clean marble countertops. Be sure to wipe the area with a clean damp cloth afterward.

If you discover a stain on your black marble clean it with a cotton ball dipped in acetone. Use a clean terry cloth mutton cloth or paper toweling. 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. I am sure it will be perfect.

If you want extra protection you can apply a second coat of sealer after the first one is completely dry. Since darker marble is denser than its lighter counterpart it tends to be more stain resistant too. 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. Let the floor dry completely.

Before cleaning always test the cleaning agent on an inconspicuous location to determine its suitability and make certain it does not damage the surface. Clean the floor. Do not use cleaners containing acid including vinegar which can etch the stone. The time and cost involved are really inconsequential when compared to how fabulous marble countertops and floors look in your home not.

Clean with the right tile floor care product if necessary ensure that the tiles are totally dry before applying the sealer. 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. Just in case we re applied sealer three coats to the backsplash ourselves. The job is fairly simple to perform.

Buff polished marble to a gorgeous gleam with a chamois cloth. Make sure to start with clean marble tile before applying the sealer. Photograph by mimi giboin for gardenista. Before sealing your marble floor thoroughly clean it with a ph neutral cleaner made for marble.