Cleaning antique marble
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Junk Gypsee
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I bought this small table, pretty gaudy but it will paint nicely, but I don't know the best way to clean the marble without causing damage. Any suggestions? Thank you!! xoxo
Dirty marble top
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Ugly table with potenial
8 answers
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Start 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 luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Jan 13, 2014
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Here 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.cfm
Sherrie
on Jan 13, 2014
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Thank you Sherrie...you've saved my neck twice this week! <3 <3 <3
Junk Gypsee
on Jan 14, 2014
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And 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!! xoxo
Junk Gypsee
on Jan 14, 2014
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I 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.
Jennifer G
on Jan 15, 2014
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From 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.
Janis Lauer
on Jan 15, 2014
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Initially, 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)
Janet Smith
on Jan 15, 2014
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Thank you Jennifer....that's pretty scary about the Mt.Dew...so glad I don't drink soda after reading this. lol :-)
Junk Gypsee
on Jan 16, 2014
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