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How to Buff Marble

Marble is an expensive stone that people use for floors, walls, tubs and more. Because marble is a precious stone, special care should be taken to clean it. Learn how to buff your marble surfaces to have them looking as shiny and flawless as possible.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 Soft cloths or mop
  • Stone soap
  • Water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the marble by wiping it with a damp cloth prior to buffing. Allow the marble surface to dry completely before proceeding.

    • 2

      Apply a few drops of stone soap to a clean soft rag (or a mop if cleaning marble floors). Buff vigorously, using a side-to-side motion over the entire surface, with the cloth (or mop).

    • 3

      Allow the surface to dry. Apply more coats of stone soap as necessary to improve on the shine.

    • 4

      Buff any corners of the surface by applying stone soap to them and wiping them dry with a soft cloth.

    • 5

      Go over the marble with a cloth that's been dampened with clean water once the buffing is complete and you're satisfied with the shine of the surface.