The Best Method For Safely Cleaning Marble Floors Like A Pro

If your marble floor is looking a bit grubby, you've probably been searching for how to clean it and perhaps feeling slightly worried about the best way to undertake such a task. Well, you don't need to stress or look any further, as we've got all the info on how to make your marble floor look brand new. Cleaning marble to avoid damage requires a specific list of ingredients and some extra work when compared to other floor materials like wood or carpet, but the results are more than worth it. 

There are lots of different types of marble floor, but the main thing to remember is that you cannot use the same cleaning materials on marble as you would on regular, non-marble flooring. Otherwise, you could cause issues that add up and become costly in the future when the marble flooring needs to be replaced. Luckily, there are tons of ways to protect your statement marble decor and keep it looking tip-top.

To keep your marble floors shining, you'll need hot water, cool water, mild soap without scent, a microfiber towel, and a mop. Add the hot water and a small amount of the soap into your mop bucket and make sure it's all mixed together. The amount of soap you'll need depends on how potent it is, so always check the specific brand of soap for dilution instructions. Mop your marble floor as usual, making sure you work backward to avoid stepping in already-cleaned spots.

Next, swap out the hot water and soap solution for cool water without anything in. Mop your floor again thoroughly with cool water. This will add shine to your marble floor as well as pick up anything that's left from the first mop through. Finally, grab a microfiber cloth and remove absolutely all traces of leftover water from the floor. This last step is important, so don't feel tempted to skip it. Once your floor is fully dry, your marble floor should be left with a spotless gleaming finish.

Though cleaning marble flooring isn't that difficult, there are a couple of things you should know, mainly why you need to go in with a cloth after mopping. The reason you need to clean marble flooring manually after you have mopped it is that any leftover solution will sink into the porous surface of the marble and cause issues like discoloration and marks. A microfiber cloth is non-abrasive and will soak up water to ensure your floor dries mark-free.

Additionally, you should only use mild soap as other cleaning products will also be too abrasive and could potentially scratch the surface of your marble floor. Even bleach, which some people dilute with water for mopping, should be avoided, as should any cleaning products that are acid-based. This is because marble is an alkaline surface that will react negatively with acid. You should also steer clear of any home cleaning solution with vinegar or lemon juice — once again, these ingredients are too abrasive. As long as you check the ingredients of any products used and stick to the above method, your marble floor will be left with a beautiful, untarnished shine every time.