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02 May 2014

Marble And Metal Maintenance The Easier And Cheaper Way

By Tracie Knight


Marbles and metals are one of the most expensive and luxurious material for some of the designs which we usually see in hotels, malls and other infrastructures. Sometimes, people in the elite class also have these things placed in their houses. But, most people have the same problems regarding it. They wonder how they could make it look new everyday. Marble and metal maintenance New York City specializes on that.

Aside from availing the service of some companies, you may also try it on your own. You can spend lesser if you will try to do it your own. Here are the steps on how to successfully make your decorations look even better everyday.

There are marbles that are natural and some are cultured. This is something which you really need to know. There are different ways in cleaning them, so you really have to familiarize that one that you have. If you just do the maintenance the way you think is right, there might be something worse that would happen to it which will cost you a lot to fix.

Most of the time, stains are caused by spilled drinks and foods. They stick unto the surface easily especially when they are left uncleaned for long. You can use any cloth or sponge to wipe it right after the spillage so the stain would not stick. All you need would be a lukewarm water with soap then directly rub it into the affected area. Make sure that you completely rinse it after.

After rinsing it, you can already do the polishing. A natural type sometimes scratches easily. So, that means that you really have to be extra gentle. You may get a dry and clean mop to do it. The next thing that you have to do is to completely dry the marble with a clean cloth.

Using a mixture of baking soda and water, you can fully polish its surface. For mixture, all you need would be a 3 tbs. Of baking soda and 1qt of water. Make sure to mix it very well. Apply only a thin layer on the surface. You can leave it for 5 hours to let it dry. After that, you have get another water and cloth to rinse it.

A cultured marble on the other hand is much easier to polish. The difference of it is that it has a protective coating which makes it less affected to scratches and damages. Still, it requires proper care.

In removing the stains, you may use a brush which has nylon bristles. You also need a non abrasive household cleaner. Remove the stains by gently scrubbing its surface. You may use hard water vinegar in case there are stains that are hard to take off.

Cleaning marbles is not so hard after all. Although there are two different types, the way of cleaning them is just almost the same. Just make sure that you are going to inspect every inch of it every now and then.




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