Short answer: marble is cleaned with products that are pH-neutral to mild and always acid-free. Polished marble with stone clear UR 15 Floor Care (1–2 dl per 10 L of water, streak-free), honed marble with UR 14. Limescale in the bathroom is removed by the acid-free UR 27 Marble Bathroom Cleaner. Vinegar, citric acid, descalers, scouring cream and aggressive all-purpose cleaners are off-limits.
What damages marble
- Acids: vinegar, lemon, cola, wine, acidic bathroom and limescale cleaners – they etch the surface (dull spots).
- Abrasives: scratch polished surfaces.
- Sand: acts like sandpaper under shoes.
- Oil and grease: soak into the absorbent stone and leave dark stains.
Which product for which marble?
| Situation | Product |
|---|---|
| Polished or finely honed marble floor | UR 15 Floor Care for Polished Stone |
| Honed or sawn marble | UR 14 Floor Care for Porous Stone |
| Worn, dull marble floor | UR 11 Floor Care (self-shine) |
| Marble bathroom, shower, vanity (limescale) | UR 27 Acid-Free Marble Bathroom Cleaner |
| Marble table, worktop, window sill | UR 25 Quick Cleaner, care with SW 46 Stone Wax |
| Oil and grease stains | OE 68 Oil and Stain Paste |
| Rust | RM 70 Rust Remover for Marble |
Guide: cleaning a marble floor
- Dry pre-clean: remove sand and dust, e.g. with the RG 943 Dust Mop System.
- Mix the solution: 1–2 dl UR 15 (polished) or UR 14 (honed) per 10 L of lukewarm water.
- Mop: with the RG 913 Microfibre System (polished) or RG 923 (honed).
- Avoid streaks: on polished marble, buff out any remaining streaks with a dry RG 910 Microfibre Pad.
Guide: marble tables and worktops
- Wipe up liquids such as wine, coffee or lemon juice immediately.
- Daily: spray on UR 25 and wipe with a soft cloth.
- Occasionally: massage in SW 46 Stone Wax sparingly, let it dry and buff.
Protecting marble
Absorbent marble benefits from sealing with SI 88 Stain Stop Aqua: oil-, grease- and water-repellent, food-safe. However, sealing does not prevent dull etch marks – acid remains off-limits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to clean marble?
With an acid-free floor care made specially for stone: UR 15 for polished, UR 14 for honed marble. They clean gently and care for the stone at the same time.
Can I clean marble with soft soap?
Soaps can form layers and streaks on polished marble. UR 15 cleans without film-forming substances and streak-free.
How do I remove stains from marble?
Oil and grease: Removing oil stains. Limescale: Removing limescale from marble. Rust: Removing rust stains. Dull spots: Polishing marble.
Can I clean marble with a steam cleaner?
We advise against it: heat and pressure can drive dirt deeper into the stone and weaken sealers.
Advice
Have marble professionally cleaned, ground or polished: Services · +41 41 790 38 05
