I am trying to help someone who has moved into an old house which has marble floor (huge tiles ~4' x4'). The marble is dirty and stained all round (looks like dirt or dirt on oil which has 'baked' over time) – continuously around the skirt of the house (from the base of the skirt to up to 2 inches) and randomly like so :
I made a mixture of cooking soda and hydrogen peroxide and it has helped git rid of the corner stains. Because of the nature of this mixture, I can't pour it in a spray bottle as the soda will block the pipe. I have about 3000 square foot to go so taking a pad and scrubbing such a large area is out of the question. What is the easiest way for me to get this marble clean ? It will be very helpful if I can make the cleaner at home.
Best Answer
Bar keepers friend is a decent idea. Do not pressure wash! Marble is soft and you will ruin it. My advice it to call a carpet/floor cleaning company, or better yet a marble/granite installer. Even if they do not clean themselves they will tell you what to do or where to go. Marble is soft and will soak in certain liquids badly. Once you get it cleaned, which should probably be done professionally, have it sealed. It isn't 100%, but it will help a lot. If you can afford it, get it professionally done by a trusted organization. Be careful of handymen and others who do not specialize in it. In the long run a professional cleaner will save you a ton of money and frustration. If you want really cheap and easy, recover it and wait until you can afford the professional.