Clean Grease Off Tumbled Marble Backsplash

Use gentle dish detergent that cuts grease in a bucket of hot water.

Clean grease off tumbled marble backsplash.

Because stone is usually more textured than tile it can more easily accumulate grease. If your backsplash tiles have a lot of grease on them reach for the mildly abrasive baking soda in your cupboard. I am sure it will be perfect. Remember that an impregnating sealer will not completely waterproof your tile.

Wipe down the backsplash with the rag. Find a soft bristled toothbrush or scrub brush to clean the crevices of the stone. Rub in a circular motion until the tiles are dry and not tacky to the touch. Apply the paste in a thin 1 2 mm layer over the stained area with a brush or spatula.

Ensure that it is completely dry before continuing. This removes dust as well as any splatters or dirt you may not have noticed keeping them from becoming more difficult to remove later on. First clean the area with your regular stone cleaner. In fact cleaning rags and paper towels often catch and snag on the rough stone.

How to clean a tumbled marble backsplash step 1. Be sure to wipe down your marble backsplash tile with a soft sponge or cloth using a gentle cleanser at least once a week. We plan to mount a 3 inch high strip of stainless steel flashing against the backsplash to divert future chicken smoke and grease from the marble. Dry the backsplash.

Add 2 cups of water to a spray bottle along with 2 squirts of liquid dish detergent. Use the soapy sponge on the greasy backsplash. The detergent works as a mild cleaning agent that breaks up grease and residue without causing damage to the travertine or grout on the backsplash. Dust your tumbled marble backsplash regularly.

It will buy you time to remove any offending agents. Mix the baking soda with some water to form a paste that s thick enough to stick to the tiles. All that s needed to clean grease off the wall behind the stove is your favorite grease busting dishwashing liquid a sponge and an optional stiff brush. When you need to clean textured stone your best bet is to use a stone specific cleaner with a non abrasive scrub pad.

Using a clean lint free cloth buff the surface of the tumbled tile to remove any excess sealer not absorbed by the marble. Go over the tiles with a clean wet sponge to wash away the paste. Just in case we re applied sealer three coats to the backsplash ourselves. Rinse the sponge in some warm water wring out the excess and place a dollop of liquid soap on it.

Dampen a clean microfiber cloth with warm water. Rub the mixture over the greasy spots and wait at least 10 minutes. Photograph by mimi giboin for gardenista. The scrub pad will help loosen dirt without causing any scratches to the surface of the stone or leaving fibers behind.