VIDEO: How to remove water stains from marble
How to remove the water stains
marble is a natural stone that is not before stains is safe. Since marble is a sensitive material, use a special cleaner for marble and granite to clean it. You can get this from a stonemason, in a hardware store and on the Internet.
To remove water stains from marble, apply the special cleaner for natural stone to a soft cloth and rub the surface with it. If lime stains have been on the natural stone for a long time, several passes are required until the stains have disappeared. If the lime has attached itself to the marble, it is difficult to remove it. If cleaning does not succeed, grind the marble.
After removing the stains or sanding the surface, rub the marble with a marble polish. This seals the natural stone and protects it from new stains.
| method | advantages | disadvantage |
|---|---|---|
| Special cleaner | gentle | not suitable for fixed limescale stains |
| Sanding down | removes limescale stains thoroughly | laborious |
How to properly care for marble
Marble is a delicate and acid-sensitive natural stone. Coffee, mineral water and other carbonated beverages, citric acidic beverages and detergents, as well as wine, are toxic to the surface. Oil and fat also penetrate the rock. If you get any of these on the marble, rub it off with a cleaner immediately. A 1: 4 solution with hydrogen peroxide will also help.
A neutral detergent and soft water with a little lime is sufficient for regular cleaning. Use an acid-free cleaner. Cleaners that contain acetic or citric acid or alkalis roughen the surface - dirt can penetrate more easily.
If you want to properly clean valuable marble stone cladding, you should always ...
After each cleaning, rub the natural stone meticulously dry. Otherwise, water stains can build up. The result is that you have to sand the surface.
If you're vacuuming a marble floor, use the brush attachment or an attachment for Laminate and Tiles. Use a natural bristle broom when sweeping. Every now and then you treat your marble to a cleaning with a basic cleaner with a pH value of at most 11. Wipe the surface with a soft microfiber cloth.
Seal the marble with a waterproofing agent after cleaning, but only when the stone is completely dry. The impregnating agent penetrates the stone and hardens it. Acids and fats have a harder time penetrating the marble. The seal also protects it from scratches.
- Remove fresh stains immediately.
- Clean regularly with neutral detergent and soft water.
- Always rub marble thoroughly dry.
- Vacuum with a brush attachment.
- Sweep with natural bristles.
- Regularly clean and seal the surface with a basic cleaner.
