Cleaning antique marble
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Jan 13, 2014Start with warm sudsy water and a rag. Marble is stone and it is porous; and you do not want to use chemicals on it. If there are stains, then you can try a variety of things like peroxide for stains. Anything acidic will etch into the marble. Good luckHelpful Reply
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Sherrie on Jan 13, 2014Here is my go to guide for cleaning any stone. It helps trouble shoot any problems you are having. http://www.marble-institute.com/consumers/care.cfmHelpful Reply
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Junk Gypsee on Jan 14, 2014Thank you Sherrie...you've saved my neck twice this week! <3 <3 <3Helpful Reply
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Junk Gypsee on Jan 14, 2014And thank you Renee...I didn't think about the acidic issue. I just knew that I didn't know. I love the idea of peroxide...it certainly cleans my teeth!! Such smart girls you are!! xoxoHelpful Reply
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Jennifer G on Jan 15, 2014I had a marble topped coffee table ages ago and a cup of Mountain Dew spilled on it - the soda left a 1/4 deep crater in the marble under the cup! Ate right through it :( I don't think I've drank Mountain Dew since LOL! As hard and heavy as marble is, it is actually kinda fragile, so the advice about not using chemicals on it is spot on - there are specific cleaners/polishers for stone available at your local Home Improvement store too if you need to buff out scratches or bring the shine back.Helpful Reply
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Janis Lauer on Jan 15, 2014From working at an antique mall, I learned the best way to buff a marble topped table was with car wax. I'm not sure if this will clean the table, but know that the surface comes up very well after a good ol fashioned buff.Helpful Reply
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Janet Smith on Jan 15, 2014Initially, after you clean the marble, do use a good commercial sealer. I reseal my granite and marble twice a year. The Rock Doctor (brand) cleaner works very well to clean both marble and granite. They also make a polish that I use monthly that protects the stone. Then clean and polish as needed and always use coasters under glasses! (I actually love your table as it is! Very elegant)Helpful Reply
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Junk Gypsee on Jan 16, 2014Thank you Jennifer....that's pretty scary about the Mt.Dew...so glad I don't drink soda after reading this. lol :-)Helpful Reply
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