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How to Clean Marble Bathroom Tiles

How to Clean Marble Bathroom Tiles: Marble Cleaning Tips

Elliot Hobson

Director

White Marble’s gorgeous veined texture means it’s a popular choice for bathrooms and shower walls. Seen everywhere from marble shower tiles, and marble flooring, to accessories on the sink, Marble surfaces add a touch of glamour to any room. Its vast colour range and unique, flecked design make it a sought-after choice, but as it is considered to be a more precious stone, many feel that maintaining Marble can be a hassle.

The truth is, with just a few straightforward steps, you can keep your Marble sparkling clean and in exceptional condition for years to come.

Our team at Surrey Marble are experts in all things stone, and we’ve collated our top tips and advice on how to clean bathroom tiles, and the best ways to maintain your stone.

How to Clean Marble Bathroom Tiles

Cleaning Marble Tiles

Marble bathroom cleaning is as simple as using washing up liquid and warm water! Regularly cleaning and using this super easy method by using products you have lying around your home can help to achieve fast results.

Simply dilute some gentle washing-up liquid and warm clean water in a spray bottle and give it a good shake. Then spray across your Marble bathroom tiles, being sure not to saturate the stone, and wiping down with a soft, wet cloth. Next, you should use a dry towel or cloth to scrub the grout until completely dry, sparkling, and your marble is polished.

We recommend this treatment once or twice a week to keep your tiles clean and maintained to achieve clean marble floors and surfaces.

Dealing with Stains

The best way to deal with staining on any marble is to be reactive. As soon as you notice any spills on the stone, use a soft cloth and gentle dabbing motions to avoid moving the spillage onto other areas of the surface. Rinse the cloth and repeat as often as necessary until the cloth is clear.

If a stain is left behind, mix a marble cleaning product of 12% hydrogen peroxide with a few drops of ammonia and apply to the area with a cloth, then use a damp towel to remove the mixture before drying thoroughly.

You can find more help for removing stains from marble in our ultimate guide.

Please note that this method is intended for use on lighter coloured stones only, and can damage brown or black marble.

How to Clean Marble Bathroom Tiles

Sealing your Marble

Marble is a porous natural stone so it allows liquids and gases to penetrate its surface. It is particularly important to seal Marble bathroom tiles to protect them from water which can cause permanent damage to the stone.

At Surrey Marble and Granite, we recommend sealing your Marble every 3-6 months to preserve it, allowing you to enjoy it for as long as possible. The good news is that Marble can be sealed easily at home using just a few products to protect your bathroom tiles from staining.

How to Test if your Marble Bathroom Tiles Need Sealing

The water spots test is a simple way to find out if your Marble requires sealing. Simply sprinkle a few drops of water on the tiles and see whether the stone darkens after 10-15 minutes. If it has, this means you will need to reseal your Marble.

If you are going to seal your Marble, we would recommend removing any stains prior to doing so otherwise these will be sealed in. Start by thoroughly cleaning and drying your Marble bathroom tiles using the method above, the stone should be as dry as possible to allow the sealant to work effectively.

Water-based impregnating sealers are one of the most effective at protecting your Marble from the usual dust and dirt, but if you are unsure we would always advise requesting help from your installer. They will be able to advise on the best products and methods to protect your marble and allow you to enjoy it for as long as possible.

For help repairing Marble in your home or a quote to get Marble installed in your home, get in touch with our experts.How to Clean Marble Bathroom Tiles

Marble Bathroom Options

If the idea of cleaning marble bathroom tiles isn’t work for you or you’re looking for low maintenance luxury, why not consider marble cladding in your bathroom?

Marble cladding in a bathroom offers a seamless and luxurious appearance by covering larger wall sections with continuous marble slabs, resulting in fewer grout lines and easier maintenance. This approach reduces water seepage, enhances visual continuity, and allows for customisation with various slab sizes and patterns. Additionally, marble cladding’s durability and property value enhancement make it an attractive choice. Marble cladding is ideal for achieving a superior finish to your projects, however, weight and installation complexity need to be considered. Installation experts such as Surrey Marble and Granite with over 20 years of experience can help with the design, execution and finish of your cladding project.

Our Experts’ Top Tips For How To Clean Marble Bathroms

  • Always avoid acidic cleaners with acidic ingredients such as acidic white vinegar and lemon, as this can damage the marble surface of the marble. Anything with alcohol in it can cause damage, so we would recommend sticking to pH-neutral cleansers
  • Scrubbing brushes and harsh sponges are also best to avoid when dealing with marble as these can leave permanent scratch marks
  • Of course in any bathroom, water spillage is common, so grab a dust mop and mop up any excess liquid as soon as possible as this helps to extend your marbles life and avoid rust marks
  • Plastic and metal vacuum cleaner attachments can chip marble, so be mindful when using these near your tiles
  • If you are struggling with a stain or other issue with your marble, we would always recommend contacting your supplier or installer for expert advice.

Surrey Marble and Granite

For over 23 years, Surrey Marble and Granite have been creating beautiful bespoke stone work surfaces and flooring, as well as more ambitious projects such as fireplaces, whole bathroom marble fit-outs and even marble super yacht interiors!

Our years of experience and knowledge mean we’re specialists in our field and pride ourselves on offering a wide range of stones including Marble, Quartz and Granite, in a vast variety of colours and finishes.

If you are looking for a gorgeous bespoke feature in your home, get in touch with our experts today.

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