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Keeping Marble stone looking it’s best by the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL. Natural stone has many colorations and has a wonderful feel to it. But, this beautiful, kitchen and bathroom stone, is pricey and very delicate, says the 45 Year Old Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid. Therefore, it’s crucial to protect your investment by caring for marble correctly.
Marble is composed of calcium carbonate, and is sensitive to acidic solutions. This means any acid, such as lemon juice, vinegar, etc. can eat away at the surface and cause etching and dullness. So, to protect and maintain marble correctly, use a gentle, non-abrasive dish soap in a spray bottle with warm water, to clean marble. If a countertop, scrub carefully and lightly, and wipe off with a clean, wet cloth, says the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid. Rinse and buff dry with a soft cloth. If you have marble flooring, mop with a few drops of dish soap in a bucket of warm water. Rinse with clean water and let air dry.
Banishing stains from marble is trickier than a routine cleaning. The key is identifying the stain and applying the appropriate chemical or cleaning paste to remove the stain. Also, the sooner you attack the stain, the better chance of getting rid of it, says the 45 Year Old Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid.
Oil based stains, like grease, cooking oil, milk, or make-up will darken the stone and should be removed chemically. Clean gently with one of the following: a soft, liquid cleanser with bleach, ammonia, mineral spirits, or acetone.
For organic stains, like coffee, tea, wine, fruit and other food stains that have a pinkish-brown appearance, use a 12 % hydrogen peroxide solution and a few drops of ammonia. Wipe the stain with a clean cloth. Rinse with a wet cloth and dry well, says the Dial-A-Maid.
Ink stains can be removed by dipping a cotton swab in acetone and applying it directly to the surface. Rinse with a damp cloth immediately afterward.
Water spots and rings can be buffed out with a dry, 0000 rated steel wool pad, lightly rubbed on the spots.
Since marble is so porous, sealing it is recommended as a barrier that will possible keep a spill from becoming a stain. Sealants are available at any home improvement store and are easy to apply, proclaims the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid.
Call Dial-A-Maid, 847-869-6243, dialamaid@dialamaidusa.com, or visit www. Dial-A-Maid.com, for the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL.
