Cleaning Carrara Marble Backsplash

Wipe the backsplash with a microfiber cloth to remove loose dust and dirt.

Cleaning carrara marble backsplash.

For years i collected inspirational photos. Then finally a few months ago i finished a remodel and marble was everywhere and it was perfect. Don t use soap as it is fat based and can cause the stone to darken. Some days you may need more than warm water to clean your marble.

In this kitchen she used 4x8 subway tiles to give the illusion of a bigger space and then added 1x3 carrara marble tiles in a herringbone pattern for the backsplash. Step 2 dampen a clean microfiber cloth with warm water. I tested a small area today with a regular cloth and it wasn t going anywhere. Be sure to wipe down your marble backsplash tile with a soft sponge or cloth using a gentle cleanser at least once a week.

You can use a cleaner specifically meant for marble or store bought detergent. We just had our carrara marble backslash installed three days ago and we were told to use cheesecloth on day four to easily remove the grout haze film. Make a cleaning solution with mild dish soap and water. Vinegar citrus and tomato will etch marble.

Clean the marble with warm water and detergent. Using marble on a backsplash is less problematic and easy to clean. Take several cups of warm water and add a couple teaspoons of detergent. Dust your tumbled marble backsplash regularly.

The end result is a clean and chic kitchen that will last a lifetime she says. Wipe up spills immediately. My platonic ideal the house i would lie awake and fantasize about involved carrara. This removes dust as well as any splatters or dirt you may not have noticed keeping them from becoming more difficult to remove later on.

In this case create a solution of water and dish detergent. Use coasters and cutting boards. Treat marble as you would a fine wood finish says charlotte barnard creative director at nemo tile company. Countertops mantels thresholds and backsplashes.

It s a natural stone and needs to be sealed yearly. Grout haze on carrara marble by. Pretty much every surface except toilet seats. Carrara marble tile backsplash is perfect for today s modern kitchen.

Until one morning. Cleaning grout lines the tiles themselves may come clean easily but grout lines on your backsplash tend to need a little more scrubbing.