Cleaning Italian Marble

Written by Lee Wyatt (last updated November 19, 2018)

Cleaning Italian marble can often be a little overwhelming for many people. The only reason for this is that generally speaking people don't know the necessary steps for cleaning this kind of marble. Never fear though, cleaning Italian marble is actually quite easy to do, as long as you remember the number one rule for cleaning: Don't panic! Before you go off and start cleaning your marble table or countertop, take the time to read through these simple guidelines.

  • Identify the stain. The very first step to cleaning any kind of stain, even on Italian marble, is to begin by identifying it. Simply put, the easiest way to identify a stain is to try and first remove it with some hot water. The vast majority of stains will be able to come off easily with hot water. Wet down a soft clean cloth with some warm to hot water, and wipe away at the stain. If it comes up, great you are done. However, if it doesn't then you may need to use something a little stronger such as acetone, hydrogen peroxide, or even some clear ammonia. However, when using these stronger materials. Always test them out in an inconspicuous location to see if there is any adverse reaction before cleaning.
  • General care. The easiest way to avoid dealing with any difficult stains on your Italian marble is to first provide some general care. This means that you wipe up any water or liquids that have been spilt immediately, while also being careful of what you put onto the marble. Be sure to periodically dust the marble. This dusting should be done no less than once every two weeks, but preferably should be done every week.
  • Polish. Polishing your Italian marble will go a long way to keeping it clean. To polish the marble, all you really need to do is purchase some marble polish from your local home improvement or department store. Bring it home, and carefully read and follow the directions that come on the package.
  • Don't be afraid of the professionals. For any particularly difficult stains, or if you are hesitant about using a strong cleaner on your marble, contact a local expert in marble. Surprisingly the best people to contact are those "Memorial Makers" who carve and make headstones. They often have the needed talent, knowledge, tools, and experience to fix just about any kind of marble. These experts can help you figure out the best way to deal with a particular stain, or may even come out and clean it for you.

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Lee Wyatt

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