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Cleaning Marble Bathrooms

The misconception about marble counter tops is that they are easy to cleaning marble bathrooms as you think. They are beautiful and very sturdy, but they are very susceptible to chemicals and solvents.

The best way to cleaning marble bathrooms is pretty simple. Try mixing a unscented liquid dishwashing detergent with warm water and use a soft sponge or towel to clean your marble counter tops. It is very important to thoroughly rinse to remove all soap residue. If you do not rinse thoroughly the soap buildup could over time damage the stone. So be careful! Then buff dry with a soft cloth, or terry cloth. You should never, never let the marble air-dry. Doing so will leave a residue and end up with a lovely residue.

Any kind of acidic detergent -- like lemon, vinegar or bathroom cleansers -- can eat into marble and damage your expensive countertops. If you are not careful hair dyes, or any other dye (food dye) can also leave permanent stains. And the alcohol in aftershave lotions and perfumes can cause ugly etching, and ruin marble countertops.

They are beautiful, and fun to talk about, but marble countertops are very labor and maintenance intensive. If you are dead set determined, they are very beautiful. They add a richness, and depth that synthetic materials cannot replicate. Just be aware of the proper way to take care of them.

Just a few thoughts as you are outfitting your bathroom. There are many more kitchen articles in our bathroom section. There is more specific information in the links at the beginning of this article. They can guide you where you need to go.


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