Normally the surfaces of natural stone and marble are resistant.
But when it comes to cleaning, the materials require special treatment.
Marbled surfaces are more susceptible to acidic cleaning agents *.
This is so because the material consists of lime, which dissolves in connection with acid.
As a result, the surface loses its shine more and more.
These cleaning agents should be kept away from marble and natural stone
In the worst case, the natural stone and marble surfaces have to be sanded.
To prevent this, however, you should avoid
acidic agents and substances
.
These are for example:
Lime cleaner and soft soap
Intensive alkaline cleaner
Alkalis and acids, as well as fruit acids
Oil, fat, vinegar and wine
Apart from the cleaning agents, the cleaning utensils are also crucial.
For example, it is not advisable to vacuum over a natural stone or marble floor, as the rollers can leave severe scratches.
In addition,
bristle brushes and aggressive sponges are not recommended
.
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Marble and natural stone: the right cleaning
In order not to scratch the surfaces,
brooms made of foam or with soft bristles are
suitable.
For wet cleaning you should rather use a wiper made of soft material or soft cloths.
Kitchen surfaces in particular should be cleaned with a mild detergent.
The
right wiping technique
is particularly helpful for floor cleaning
.
Be sure to wipe evenly and in the direction of the grain.
Intensive scrubbing can cause scratches.
In an interview with myHOMEBOOK, the managing director of the natural stone company “Stein-Doktor”, René Büttner, stated what to look out for with the right cleaning agent: “The pH value should be 7 or higher.
Never under.
You should also make sure that the cleaner does not contain any soaps or surfactants.
This would gradually build up layers on the natural stone.
These are expired again in the running area.
But in the edge area it builds up layer by layer.
The result is an unsightly appearance. "
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Remove stains and scratches on marble and natural stone
To clean stains on the marbled surfaces, we recommend
working
with
corn starch
.
Sprinkle the cornstarch on appropriate spots and wait about half an hour.
Finally, remove the powder with a damp cloth.
If the stain is unyielding, a
mixture of baking soda and water will
help
.
Let the mix work for the day and then use a damp cloth again to remove the substances.
To treat scratches, special pastes should be used for polishing.
Sanding pads
can also
help here to remove the scratch
.
However, if the scratches go deep into the surface or are too big for minor repairs, then the expert has to deal with it.
As a preventive measure, it is advisable to be
careful with marble or natural stone
.
For example, place soft coasters under cups and glasses.
(swa) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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