How to: Marble Floors

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Marble floors can make a statement in your home, but this natural stone requires high-end care. Here's how to clean marble floors and preserve their classic good looks.

Marble is a natural stone and high-end flooring material, so it’s easy to assume that it’s extremely durable—it is the material used to construct ancient structures and buildings that have stood for centuries and still stand. The truth is much more complex, and often causes confusion among homeowners who aren’t sure how to clean marble floors. Proper floor cleaning and care is very important for a natural material like marble.

As a general rule, experts recommend cleaning marble floors every week to 10 days. Of course, this depends on whether they’re in high-traffic rooms and whether you have pets or children in the house.

You’ll want to avoid any abrasive cleaners, and that includes some vacuums, which can actually scratch marble. We don’t recommend using any sorts of vacuuming machine on marble floors.

Prepare the cleaning product as stated on the product package. Some products may need to be diluted, so pay close attention to this step. If you’ve never used a product before, test it in an inconspicuous area of the floor to make sure it’s not damaging your marble.

Get out your best mop. Dip your microfiber mop in the cleaning solution and wring it out. You want it damp but not dripping.

You’ll want to start at the furthest corner from you and move the mop in an S-shaped pattern, rotating the mop head at each curve so you are always moving any dirt or debris forward, not simply pushing it back and forth. Do the floors in sections so you can focus on one area at a time. Go back in and dry mop the wet spot.

If your marble floors have a lot of buildup on them, it’s best to call a professional stone cleaner. You always want to avoid harsh chemicals and steamers, which may damage marble.

Marble floors can be a beautiful addition to a home, and with proper care, they can look good for a long time. Regular cleaning with the proper products is an important part of that care. Make sure to call us and we can help you!