Cleaning Carrara Marble Backsplash

Pretty much every surface except toilet seats.

Cleaning carrara marble backsplash.

Don t use soap as it is fat based and can cause the stone to darken. I tested a small area today with a regular cloth and it wasn t going anywhere. Use coasters and cutting boards. For years i collected inspirational photos.

Dust your tumbled marble backsplash regularly. Step 2 dampen a clean microfiber cloth with warm water. In this case create a solution of water and dish detergent. Wipe up spills immediately.

Wipe the backsplash with a microfiber cloth to remove loose dust and dirt. Make a cleaning solution with mild dish soap and water. Then finally a few months ago i finished a remodel and marble was everywhere and it was perfect. The use of marble on countertops is not for everyone since marble is porous and over time it will etch and stain.

Clean the marble with warm water and detergent. The end result is a clean and chic kitchen that will last a lifetime she says. My platonic ideal the house i would lie awake and fantasize about involved carrara. It s a natural stone and needs to be sealed yearly.

Cleaning grout lines the tiles themselves may come clean easily but grout lines on your backsplash tend to need a little more scrubbing. 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. Don t let them sit on the stone. A baking soda and water paste scrubbed with a toothbrush works on grout.

Vinegar citrus and tomato will etch marble. Some days you may need more than warm water to clean your marble. We just had our carrara marble backslash installed three days ago and we were told to use cheesecloth on day four to easily remove the grout haze film. Be sure to wipe down your marble backsplash tile with a soft sponge or cloth using a gentle cleanser at least once a week.

Grout haze on carrara marble by. Until one morning. Treat marble as you would a fine wood finish says charlotte barnard creative director at nemo tile company. You can use a cleaner specifically meant for marble or store bought detergent.

Take several cups of warm water and add a couple teaspoons of detergent. Countertops mantels thresholds and backsplashes.