Cleaning Marble Before Sealing

Buff polished marble to a gorgeous gleam with a chamois cloth.

Cleaning marble before sealing.

Clean the floor. If you want extra protection you can apply a second coat of sealer after the first one is completely dry. The job is fairly simple to perform. Make sure to start with clean marble tile before applying the sealer.

A secret in knowing how to clean marble countertops. You ll want to clean and seal yours regularly more on that below and easy enough to do before you ve had coffee promise. I am sure it will be perfect. Wait 48 hours after cleaning using a suitable applicator apply a thin even coat of nano seal.

Marble cleaning do s do. 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. Photograph by mimi giboin for gardenista. Before sealing your marble floor thoroughly clean it with a ph neutral cleaner made for marble.

Buff any excess sealer from the surface after 5 minutes. Whatever marble you have in your home sealing. Let the floor dry completely. Just in case we re applied sealer three coats to the backsplash ourselves.

Don t use vinegar windex or bleach on marble. A single use of these acidic substances will eat into a marble countertop s surface and dull the stone. Don t use abrasive cleaner or pads either because marble can be scratched. 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.

Do not use cleaners containing acid including vinegar which can etch the stone. Use a clean terry cloth mutton cloth or paper toweling. 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. Clean with the right tile floor care product if necessary ensure that the tiles are totally dry before applying the sealer.

The time and cost involved are really inconsequential when compared to how fabulous marble countertops and floors look in your home not. Before cleaning always test the cleaning agent on an inconspicuous location to determine its suitability and make certain it does not damage the surface. You don t need specialty cleaners for marble. We plan to mount a 3 inch high strip of stainless steel flashing against the backsplash to divert future chicken smoke and grease from the marble.