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Here are ways to retain the regal air of your marble decor.
Using marble for home interiors presents a marvelous panoramic view to home. If you have spent a good amount of money on installing marble as flooring or for decorative structures at home, you need to take special care to maintain the beauty of this stone. There are some precautions you need to take when working with marble:
-Liquid or food containing acid when spilled on marble floors could cause it to etch, or leave a dull mark on its surfaces. The dull mark or stain may either be as large as a coin size or could spread over several tiles. So, if you manage to drop any fruit juices, carbonated beverages, wine and even tea on the marble surface, gently rub the marble with the a clean cloth dipped in a solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of ammonia until it retains its shine.
-Another terrible source of etch marks and stains are cleaning detergents which contain acid. Never use vinegar or any other acidic products to clean marble floors.
Marble is delicate and should only be cleaned with PH natural, gentle cleaners. It is advisable not to use locally available cheap quality cleaner which may result permanent loss of shining.
-Marble floor tiles are porous and can easily be discolored by spills from food, sitting pots, metal furniture legs, oil, ink, water damage, etc. Cooking oils or any other type of greasy products can stain marble like floor. Hence, you should clean it up immediately with some soap and water.
-Regular cleaning of a marble surface and dusting of marble furniture helps to retain its natural shine for a long time. The best way is to use a terry cloth to wipe up any dirt. Instead of using hot water, it is advisable to wet the marble top with lukewarm water. You don’t require scrubbing marble surface unless there are some hard materials present on it. After cleaning the surface with cleaners, you could apply smooth polishing for making the marble glittering and shining.
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