How to Clean & Shine a Marble Table Top

Available in a wide array of colors and styles, shiny marble tabletops add a touch of luxury to any home. Marble--a calcite crystal-based rock found in mountainous areas around the world--is vulnerable to water and acid damage. Clean marble tabletops with a mild, pH-balanced detergent to avoid damaging the natural stone. Keep your marble tabletop in good condition by avoiding exposure to acids or harsh cleaners.

Stone cleaner or mild dish soap
Bucket
2 soft cloths
Towel

Instructions

- 1
  Add 1 to 2 tsp. mild dish soap or stone cleaner to a bucket, and fill the bucket with 1 gallon warm water.
- 2
  Dip a soft cloth in the soapy water and wring it out. Wipe the marble tabletop, rinsing the cloth in the bucket as necessary.
- 3
  Rinse the cloth with clean water, wring it out, and wipe away any soap residue from the marble tabletop.
- 4
  Dry the marble tabletop thoroughly with a towel.
- 5
  Buff the marble tabletop with a soft, dry cloth. Rub the tabletop in small, circular motions to bring out the marble's natural shine.

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