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How to Clean Marble: Step-by-Step Guide

Marble is beautiful but delicate. It reacts to acids, absorbs some liquids and scratches more easily than granite. The right cleaning routine keeps it looking luminous for decades. Here is a step-by-step guide for floors, vanities and tables.

By FB Marble & Granite, Lahore··2 min read
Entrance foyer with a Badal marble floor
Entrance foyer with a Badal marble floor

General Cleaning: What You Need

  • Soft microfibre cloths or a soft mop
  • Warm water
  • pH-neutral stone cleaner, or a few drops of mild colourless dish soap
  • A spray bottle
  • A dry towel

Step-by-Step General Cleaning

Step 1: Dust First

Remove dust and grit with a dry microfibre cloth or soft mop. Grit acts like sandpaper on marble.

Step 2: Mix Soap and Water

Add a few drops of mild soap or a measured amount of pH-neutral stone cleaner to warm water.

Step 3: Clean

Wipe the surface with a damp (not soaking) cloth or mop.

Step 4: Rinse

Wipe again with clean water to remove residue.

Step 5: Dry

Dry with a soft towel to prevent water spots and streaks.

How to Clean Stains on Marble

What You Need

Step 1: Mixing soap and water – how to clean marble
Step 1: Mixing soap and water
Step 2: Drying marble – how to clean marble
Step 2: Drying marble
Step 3: Stain poultice – how to clean marble
Step 3: Stain poultice
  • Baking soda or a poultice powder
  • 6% hydrogen peroxide (for organic stains on light marble)
  • Acetone (for oil on dark marble)
  • Plastic wrap and tape
  • A plastic spatula

Method

  1. Identify the stain — oil, organic, rust, ink or water.
  2. Mix the poultice: baking soda with water (oil) or hydrogen peroxide (organic).
  3. Spread about 5 mm thick over the stain.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap, tape the edges and poke small holes.
  5. Leave 24–48 hours until dry.
  6. Scrape off, rinse and dry.
  7. Repeat if needed, then reseal.

What to Avoid

  • Vinegar, lemon and citrus cleaners
  • Bleach and ammonia
  • Bathroom acids and descalers
  • Abrasive powders and scrubbers
  • Coloured soaps

Protect Your Marble

  • Seal counters and vanities every 6–12 months
  • Use coasters and trays
  • Use mats at entrances for floors
  • Wipe spills immediately

Get a Free Quote from FB Marble

Send a simple sketch with measurements on WhatsApp (+92 323 4148908) and we will reply with the best rate, usually within hours. You are welcome to visit our Lahore showroom on Bedian Road to see the stone in person. More guides and products are available at fbmarble.com.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use floor cleaners on marble floors?

Only pH-neutral stone floor cleaners.

How often should marble floors be mopped?

Daily dusting and weekly damp mopping is typical.

Does FB Marble polish marble?

Yes — floors, tables and vanities.

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