Friday, 2 May 2014

Do It Your Own Marble And Metal Maintenance

By Tracie Knight


Marbles and metals are one of the most expensive and luxurious material for some of the designs which we usually see in hotels, malls and other infrastructures. Sometimes, people in the elite class also have these things placed in their houses. But, most people have the same problems regarding it. They wonder how they could make it look new everyday. Marble and metal maintenance New York City specializes on that.

Aside from availing the service of some companies, you may also try it on your own. You can spend lesser if you will try to do it your own. Here are the steps on how to successfully make your decorations look even better everyday.

There are marbles that are natural and some are cultured. This is something which you really need to know. There are different ways in cleaning them, so you really have to familiarize that one that you have. If you just do the maintenance the way you think is right, there might be something worse that would happen to it which will cost you a lot to fix.

Usually, the cause of stain is when something spilled out directly on it and was not cleaned immediately. The substance will then be sipped right into the stone and will be trapped. If you noticed that there are stains remaining after wiping everything, get a sponge or any cloth. With a lukewarm water and mild soap, rub it into the area affected then rinse properly.

You can then do the polishing. Natural marbles can be scratched easily. You should only use a dry and clean mop. You may remove the dirt by using a dust mop as well.

There is also a mixture which you can easily make. You only need a baking soda and water. For the baking soda, you will be needing only three tablespoons of it and a quarter of water. You only need just a thin layer to put on the surface then let it dry for 5 hours. But it is not accomplished yet. You still have to get a cloth and water to rinse it off.

A cultured marble on the other hand is much easier to polish. The difference of it is that it has a protective coating which makes it less affected to scratches and damages. Still, it requires proper care.

In removing the stains, you may use a brush which has nylon bristles. You also need a non abrasive household cleaner. Remove the stains by gently scrubbing its surface. You may use hard water vinegar in case there are stains that are hard to take off.

Cleaning marbles is not so hard after all. Although there are two different types, the way of cleaning them is just almost the same. Just make sure that you are going to inspect every inch of it every now and then.




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