.Mild soap and warm water, dried to buff the finish. never use lemon, vinegar or it will eat at the natural finish
2007-01-20 23:05:02
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answered by Cherry_Blossom 5
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Marble differs from most other stones because it is extremely porous. In other words, it allows dirt and stains to set in and be retained far more easily than denser stone. Also for this reason, it cannot withstand most conventional cleaning mediums – especially harsh detergents and acids. Remember that marble has a slightly unstable chemistry and is quite delicate. Calcium carbonate (which is what marble basically consists of) will immediately and dramatically react with any kind of acid, resulting in pitting and scarring. The best way of maintaining marble’s overall cleanliness is with lukewarm water, a soft cloth and an occasional wipe down with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. The marble should be thoroughly wiped dry after such cleaning. If you like, a light coat of wax can be applied for further protection, but this is entirely optional, since marble will not gain additional luster from wax the way wood does. The only safe way of tackling stains (blood, tea, coffee etc.) on marble is by gently soaking them off. To do this, any kind of absorbent material such as blotting paper or facial tissue can be lightly soaked in water and 20% hydrogen peroxide, placed over the stain and left there for several hours. The stain should wipe off easily after this treatment. Rust stains are best removed with regular rust removers; however, marble should not be exposed to them longer than strictly necessary. Marble does tend to fade with the passage of time. This does not necessarily detract from its innate beauty. However, the luster of faded marble – especially on domestic home floors – can be effectively rejuvenated. There are specialty cleaning agents such as tin dioxide available at most leading housekeeping stores. Used as manual polish or in combination with an electric floor polisher, these work wonders in freshening up the lost shine of marble. Keeping your marble in top condition is easy with a little care: it may be maintained with soft, conventional cleaning products; stains can be removed with hydrogen peroxide and it may even be polished to keep it looking new
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answered by Anonymous
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I use WD 40 on mine - works a treat on both the front of the grate and the marble. Use kitchen paper to apply and buff to a shine. Then use the paper to help light the fire - great !
2007-01-22 23:31:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Clean it as you would a granite counter. Plenty of dishwashing liquid and water and dry it to shine.
2007-01-21 04:59:35
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answered by ghds 4
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CERAMA-BRYTE. Excellent stuff, easy to use, inexpensive and a little goes a long ways.
2007-01-20 23:04:59
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answered by stray cat 4
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Wash and dry as normal then polish with a rag and black boot polish. (not too much polish)
2007-01-20 23:05:38
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answered by JohnH(UK) 3
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I use Mr.Sheen its great
2007-01-20 23:06:33
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answered by Deep Throat 3
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Mr sheen or pledge should do that nicely!!!!!!!!
2007-01-21 10:13:37
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answered by ? 6
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