How Maintain Your Marble Tiles
Keep in mind that marble tiles has slightly unstable chemical mixture and is quite delicate. Calcium carbonate is the main ingredient of this natural stone, immediately and dramatically reacts with any kind of acid, which results in pitting and scarring. One of the best ways of maintaining a marble tile’s cleanliness and appealing look is to clean it with lukewarm water, soft cloth and an occasional wiping down it with milder solution, non-abrasive industrial detergents. These tiles should be immediately wiped dry after cleaning. Cleaning these tiles is quite an easy one; but of course it is very important to know what you are dealing with. Here are some of the tips and techniques that you can apply for cleaning these tiles.
It is important to note that marble is a gorgeous material and no natural or man-made component can compare with its luxurious design and stature. Marble is definitely a stone but definitely not as dense or hard as granite. It will wear long and can last longer, but because it is porous and sensitive to acidic substance, it can easily stain, etch or dull the polish rather easily even when sealed.
Now more and more people who are using marble tiles in their kitchen, bathrooms and pathways and the demands for cleaning products for marble stones is growing. With proper maintenance and upkeep, it is not difficult to clean these tiles at all. In order to keep your tiles always sparkling clean and always in good condition, make sure that it is free from everyday dust and dirt.
You can clean the marble tiles by sweeping the floor often with soft bristled broom or using a vacuum cleaner to pick up any loose dirt. If you cannot do it every day, do it at least for two or three times a week.
It is always important to be aware that loose dirt can easily be ground in as people walk across the floor. You have to ask people to take off their shoes and sandals before treading on your floor. Sand, dirt and other debris left on the bottom of the shoe is abrasive to marble tiling. It can scratch the floor and it will grind the dirt into the scratches.
Marble tiles are natural stones and delicate. And for this it is very important to take into consideration the different cleaning methods in order to keep its luster and can last longer.
Ella Ayson
Marble Tiles
