Can anyone suggest how to maintain marble flooring on day to day basis without much expense?

Answer 1

As for actually taking care of the marble, mop it OFTEN, using minimal amount of water (no cleaner) and a cotton string mop. Make sure that any spills on it are quickly cleaned up, especially greasy spills. Even though it is a hard stone, it will still absorb spills into it.

During the winter months, special care should be taken at the doorway. Make sure to use a large thick mat with a waterproof bottom. Salt is quickly takin into marble and will cause the marble to pit.

Depending on the wear, you should have the floor professionally honed and polished. If its high traffic (a public area) this should be done monthly, or if its within a home quarterly will due. This will keep your stone smooth and beautiful.

Answer 2

Both one and two offer valid suggestions. I'll just add my two cents worth of experience.

You can use a mild ammonia water solution, and you won't need much else; other than keeping a regular schedule to the cleaning.

Marble is very porous; and does etch/stain easily. DO not use vinegar, or chemicals that leave any residuals behind; that may leach into and stain or degrade the stone.

Certainly too; as a floor it's subject to maximum abuse, and probably should be buffed on occasion, even sealed.

General care however can be as effective as anything else. Dusting often, removing any residue or grit brought in from outdoors. Taking shoes off. Using area rugs. NO dragging of anything across the surface. etc. etc etc.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

clDon't wash with strong soap and certainly no bleach there is a PhD wash for it when dry spray it with a polish made for it then buff it up
I have mine professionallycl eaned and polished once a year