Monday 3 August 2015

How To Clean And Care For Your Marble Flooring

When it comes to cleaning your elaborately laid marble flooring without causing staining and damage to the surface, it can become very demanding especially when you have marble floors covering large part of the living area, the cleaning regime can mean an investment of at least 3-4 hours and a heavy package of disinfectants, natural cleansers and polishing agents. The Indian Marble Exporters often recommend the use of herbal products or neutral chemicals, but the owners find them rather ineffective in treating germs and preventing diseases.
Most customers of the marble exporters seek a reliable way to clean and care their flooring. This is what best marble exporters say about the regime:
-    Use mild soap with warm water
Mild soap and detergents when used with warm water can be very effective when it comes to washing the marble floors. Most marble exporters ensure that the slabs are covered with a film of polish. It prevents the seepage of water into the cracks. It also ensures that the marble floor does not slab over the years. Use of warm water will also ensure that the germs don’t grow on the floors. This regime is handy in houses that have pets and small kids.


 -    Always clean the edges and corners
Most people miss out on the tile edges and corners. While they may be conspicuous, the reagents and water often fail to clean the surface. Use a little force to remove dirt from these edges.

-    Use soft cloth, linen or sponge
Use of abrasive fabric or nylon scrubbers may scruff the finishing of the marble floor. The marble exporters recommend the use of linen cloth or smooth sponge to clean the surface. Always squeeze the water and wash the cloth before reusing over the floor. The dust particles may stick to the cloth and scratch the floor. Rinsing and squeezing of the cloth before scrubbing the floor will ensure a proper cleaning regime with zero scratches on the marble surface.

-    Don’t use razor blades, knife or abrasive pad to clean the stains
If you drop a pickle, oil or paint, the marble exporters use special removers. Try to remove the dry stain with warm water, vinegar or spirit. Don’t use blades or sharp edged tools. It will stain the floor and expose the internal layers to moisture, heat and bacterial growth.

-    Don’t rejig the furniture or metal items too often
Moving the furniture and other items overt the floor can also leave permanent stains and travel marks. After cleaning, let the floor dry naturally. Sometimes, even foot marks can leave permanent marks. Ensure that the room is locked or not walked upon till the floor is dry. Once dry, always place rubber pads under the furniture and cabinets to prevent the contact of the metallic parts with the moisture-ridden surface. You will be saved from the dirty metallic rings that often damage the finish of the marble floors. Add lockable wheels and rollers under the furniture, if possible.

-    Check for petroleum  in the product
No petroleum means safe cleaning. It will keep your marble floor bright and shiny. The fumes will also stay away from your house.