How do I make my marble vanity in bath shiny?
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Linda Hebb
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My marble vanity is very dull looking, how do I make it shiny?
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Nail polish remover (or plain acetone) will get rid of any lingering soap, hairspray, or general grime. Open a window or turn on a fan for ventilation, and give the vanity a good scrub with polish remover on a terrycloth rag. Rinse with a clean, damp rag. This is also great for tile floors. Just avoid wood and drywall.
Julie Link
on Aug 06, 2015
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Cleaning 1Wipe the marble top with a soft, dry cloth to remove any surface dirt and debris. 2Wet a non-abrasive sponge with warm water, wring it out and wipe the marble top again. 3Spray the marble surface with commercial stone cleaner and wipe it off with a clean, soft rag. As an alternative, add a drop or two of mild dishwashing liquid to the damp sponge, wipe the marble top and rinse well with plain water, or use a solution of one part hydrogen peroxide to two parts water. 4Dry the marble top with a chamois cloth. Buff it to a shine by rubbing the entire surface with the cloth in small circles. 5Cover the surface with commercial stone polish or marble-polishing paste if you want more shine after buffing with a chamois. If using a spray-on stone polish, wipe with a soft rag. If using marble-polishing paste, follow the package directions for drying and buffing. Poultices 1Mix 2 tablespoons of ammonia and 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide in a bowl. 2Pour enough hydrogen peroxide into the powder to make a thick paste, stirring as you go. 3Spread the paste over the stain on the marble top with a spatula or putty knife. 4Cover the paste with plastic wrap and tape all the way around the edges with masking tape or painter's tape. 5Allow the poultice to dry for 24 hours and scrape it up with a razor blade. Wash the marble top with water to remove any remaining powder. Sanding 1Spray the marble top with water both before sanding and during the sanding process to keep the surface wet. 2Place a piece of 120-grit sandpaper on the pad of a palm sander. As an alternative, use sheets of sandpaper or a sanding block and sand the marble top by hand. 3Sand the marble top in a circular motion. After going over the entire surface with 120-grit sandpaper, repeat with 300-grit sandpaper, then 600-grit. 4Wipe the marble with a damp sponge to remove sanding dust. 5Seal the marble, if desired, with a commercial sealing product. The Marble Institute of America states that there are a number of different types of sealers, so choose an oil-repellent sealer with at least a 10-year life expectancy. Use the sealer according to the package directions.
Debra Ellzey
on Aug 06, 2015
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There are products on the market that work really well. One will clean and the other will polish. Your marble will look like new. I have used these. You can buy them at home centers and most business that make counter tops.
Panhandlelil1
on Aug 06, 2015
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I like to fill the bathroom sink abbout half full, then add some ammonia. I then add a little dish detergent to keep the ammonia from smacking me in the face! I wash the whole thing down with that, and everything gets clean and the ammonia deodorizes the room as well. There are so many things you can clean with that mixture. Clean, shiny and smelling fresh!
Stephanie
on Aug 06, 2015
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Years ago I used Simonize car wax. Just redo when it begins to dull again.
Duba Cathy
on Aug 06, 2015
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It depends on why it is dull? Does it have something on it or has it lost its finish from using chemicals on it? If it is just from dirt and grime and even water marks--use acetone. You can get plain acetone at a local beauty supply fairly inexpensively.
Ashley Freeman
on Aug 06, 2015
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