How to clean marble fireplace hearth?

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Amy Bergeron asked 4 years ago

How to clean the marble fireplace hearth?

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Fred Jackman Staff answered 4 years ago

The marble fireplace hearth is very beautiful, but it will require regular maintenance. Here are some cleaning tips to follow:

Place a drop cloth under the area you want to clean. You can use an old sheet or tarp for this purpose. If possible, work on outside weather conditions instead of inside your home.

Use only the mildest of household cleaners, such as water and dish soap. Mix it in a bucket to create suds before using your brush or mop.

Avoid scrubbing too hard since this can mar the marble’s finish. If you do need to remove rust stains from the fireplace hearth, gently rub with baking soda paste formed by adding one part baking soda with three parts water.

After cleaning is complete, rinse off any cleaner residue immediately so that no chemicals are left on the surface for a long time period leading to possible damage issues later on down the road! Finish up by wiping dry with an old towel that has been dipped in clean warm water after initial rinsing process was ended successfully leaving all surfaces cleaned thoroughly without causing discoloration.

If the marble fireplace hearth looks worn after cleaning, you may want to think about a possible re-coating process in order to restore its original shine and beauty once again! Marble is a beautiful material no doubt, but it will require regular maintenance which cannot be avoided due to the fact that all surfaces can get dirty easily if not cared for on a daily basis even when used only occasionally. However, this should not discourage anyone from having one installed inside their home or business since they are very durable pieces of equipment that can last an incredibly long time period with proper care given by homeowners without causing any damage issues along the way! Just make sure to follow these simple steps mentioned above so your marble fireplaceth always stays clean and shiny looking for many years to come!