How To Remove Stains From Marble

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• How To Remove Stains From Marble

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• Marble is a magnificent natural stone for use in
  and around your home. Whether its in the form of
  a kitchen benchtop or a bathroom vanity, the
  luxurious look and practical durability of marble
  is what truly makes it a winning option.
• However, as far as construction materials and
  even natural stone go, marble is among the more
  porous of options. This means that it can be more
  susceptible to staining, especially if youre
  using it as a countertop where its likely to be
  exposed to food, liquid and a significant amount
  of activity.
• An important component to knowing how to remove
  stains from marble is understanding how to
  prevent damage in the first place. After all,
  preventing stains is the ideal solution.

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Preventing Water Stains, Oil Stains and More on
Marble

• Sealing-
• Professional sealing, and subsequent resealing
  every 3 to 5 years, is a very effective way to
  keep your marble looking and functioning as good
  as new for long into the future. Not only do
  sealants make this porous stone more resistant to
  staining, whether its oil, water or wine, but it
  also helps improve its resistance to scratches
  and abrasion. 
• While there is going to be a cost in having your
  marble benchtop sealed and resealed, its well
  worth the investment considering how long lasting
  and durable marble can be.
• Maintenance-
• Simple and quick daily cleaning habits can help
  maintain your marble stone and prevent stains
  from occurring. Avoid hard chemicals and abrasive
  sponges when youre wiping down any marble. Use
  warm, soft and safe-for-stone soap only with a
  microfibre or similarly soft material cloth. 
• A simple wipe down at the end of the day will go
  a long way to ensuring your marble remains
  sparkling and unblemished.
• Clean up spills-It can be difficult to know how
  to get stains out of marble, especially stains
  that have set in and dried. Thats why it is
  always recommended that when an accident
  happensand lets face it, they do happenyou mop
  up the spill as soon as possible.
• Remember to blot a spill first to soak up as much
  liquid as possible. If you try to wipe it off
  strai??ght away, youll likely just spread the
  spill more and increase the chances of staining. 
• Protective accessories
• If you have a marble table or countertop, make
  sure you have coasters, heat pads and other
  helpful kitchen accessories. By placing mugs of
  coffee, tea cups and hot pans, trays and dishes
  onto these protective items youll prevent heat
  stains and other potential damage from being
  caused to the precious marble underneath. 

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How to Remove Stains From Marble

• If you miss a spill or dont manage to clean it
  up quick enough, you might find your marble has
  suffered a bit of a stain. There are different
  ways to remove stains from marble depending on
  the type of stain.
• If youre in doubt, its always best to be safe
  rather than sorry. Make sure to contact the team
  here at Euro Marble for advice or bring in a
  professional to get rid of the stain for you.
• If you do want to tackle the stain removal
  yourself, heres a guide on what to do.

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How to Remove Organic Food Stains From Marble

• For most organic food stains, you should use a
  solution that contains 12 hydrogen peroxide and
  just a couple of drops of ammonia. Use warm water
  and a clean, soft cloth and gently apply the
  solution to the stain. Make sure the marble is
  completely dry after you wipe the solution away.

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How to Remove Oil Stains on Marble

• For oil stains, or anything stained from liquid
  with an oil base, use a special stone liquid
  cleanser. Be careful not to use any detergent
  that contains harmful chemicals or has high
  levels of acidity.

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How to Remove Water Stains From Marble

• Water stains are generally removed using white
  vinegar (at least when it comes to household
  cleaning solutions) but its best to avoid any
  acidic substances when working with marble.
  Thats why we recommend baking soda. The key to
  knowing how to remove stains from marble with
  baking soda is to remember to expose your stone
  to the substance for short periods of time only.
• When you do try to get rid of the water stain,
  rub the baking soda into the stain thoroughly.
  Rinse it off straight away without leaving it to
  sit and cause further damage using warm water and
  a soft, clean cloth. Then make sure you dry the
  stone completely, but do not press too hard or
  rub too vigorously as this can also cause further
  damage.

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Using Poultice

• Many marble stains can also be removed quite
  effectively using a simple homemade solution
  called a poultice. In essence, a poultice is just
  a thick paste that can be applied to the stained
  marble and that then draws out the stain when
  removed. 
• The basic method of creating a poultice is to
  combine a marble-safe solvent with water or
  baking soda. Depending on the type of stain you
  are treating (see above) you might want to add in
  some hydrogen peroxide or the like. Once the
  ingredients are mixed together, keep mixing it
  until it turns into a thickened paste.
• The poultice can then be applied to the stained
  area. Make sure it is cleaned beforehand but that
  the marble is slightly damp. Once applied, seal
  it with some plastic wrap and leave it for
  between 24 and 48 hours. Then remove the poultice
  carefully using a plastic or wooden spoon so that
  you dont scratch the stone, and wipe down the
  surface with a soft, damp cloth. Lastly, make
  sure that the marble is completely dry.

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